[TriLUG] Debian Issues

[Carl Crider]

After logging in as user, try this command: "sudo passwd root", to change
the root password.

Do you get an authentication error?
Is sudo even installed?

If not, look here:
http://www.debianhelp.co.uk/sudo.htm





On Sat, Jan 26, 2013 at 12:24 PM, Roadrunner <mamiano at nc.rr.com> wrote:

> When I first started using UNIX in the late 1980s the most common reason
> was a keyboard unknowingly flipped into uppercase mode. But I would presume
> that 5 times is enough to rule that out. Sounds like the explanation that
> root gui login is prohibited makes more sense than a wrong password.
>
> Have you tried su-ing or sudo-ing as others suggested? What was the
> result? (Forgive me if I missed it, I did read the thread but did not
> notice a resolution.)
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Jan 24, 2013, at 2:06 PM, Grawburg <grawburg at myglnc.com> wrote:
>
> > Folks,
> >
> > I have installed and reinstalled Debian 5 times! Each time I VERY
> CAREFULLY wrote down the root password. Since I am the only person who will
> be using this computer I picked an easy one: bguser.
> >
> > I am at a login prompt: I type root and wait to be asked for the
> password prompt. I VERY CAREFULLY type in bguser and get...Authentication
> Failed.
> >
> > I am about to throw something across the room!
> >
> > What is going on?
> >
> >
> > Brian Grawbu
> > Wilson
> >
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