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lello107
11-22-2003, 03:48 PM
HELP!!
I had installed knoppix in persistant home directory, i have to install my modem o use it but i can change KPPP permission
IT WANT MY ROOT PASSWORD??
BUT I HAVE'T SELECT A PASSWORD!! ANY ONE KNOW WHAT IS IT ??
THANKS

budhy
11-22-2003, 04:39 PM
from konsole define your root password with sudo kuser

robwelch100
11-23-2003, 01:12 AM
On a HD install there is no master knoppix preset password that I know of. and I don't think you can do a HD install without specifying a root password. If you havn't gone too far you may need to install again and this time write down the password.

lello107
11-23-2003, 05:47 PM
I try to reinstall it but it ask me only I THINK ENCRYPT PASSWORD 20 WORD LONG

BUT IF I TRY TO USE KUSER IT SAY to PUT ROOT PASSWORD!!!

i try to left blank but nothing.. i have try all possibilies password like root, knoppix, knoppix@root eccc..

HELP PLEASE :shock:

rudiz
11-25-2003, 01:26 AM
What are u doing..its so simple.
Reinstall and give in a password. Thats all!!!