-
How about this... I wrote down my root password when I did the HDD install of Knoppix and when I tried to install winamp for linux alpha 1 it asks for root password and i put it in exactly as i typed it during install and it tells me user auth failed and stops the install.. whassup with that?
-
Senior Member
registered user
Originally Posted by
OMFG
How about this... I wrote down my root password when I did the HDD install of Knoppix and when I tried to install winamp for linux alpha 1 it asks for root password and i put it in exactly as i typed it during install and it tells me user auth failed and stops the install.. whassup with that?
Looks like you wrote the password down wrong. Assuming this was a Debian style install then at the lilo screen type in Linux single then when you get to the prompt passwd and change the password and reboot you now will have root access again.
Similar Threads
-
By ix86i in forum Customising & Remastering
Replies: 1
Last Post: 10-30-2004, 12:16 PM
-
By richb in forum General Support
Replies: 2
Last Post: 09-10-2004, 03:27 AM
-
By arkaine23 in forum Customising & Remastering
Replies: 4
Last Post: 02-26-2004, 07:53 AM
-
By wmcn in forum Hdd Install / Debian / Apt
Replies: 1
Last Post: 01-29-2004, 06:54 PM
-
By andyed in forum Hdd Install / Debian / Apt
Replies: 6
Last Post: 01-12-2003, 04:36 AM
Posting Permissions
- You may not post new threads
- You may not post replies
- You may not post attachments
- You may not edit your posts
-
Forum Rules
Cisco Nexus 48-Port 10G SFP+ Switch N9K-9396PX w/ 9K-M12PQ 12-Port 40G QSFP
$249.99
Cisco 24-Port Managed Gigabit Switch WS-C3750G-24TS-S
$49.99
HP 2530-48G 48 Port Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch J9775A
$30.95
New Linksys SE3005 5-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch
$18.99
New 10/100 Mbps 8 Ports Fast Ethernet LAN Desktop RJ45 Network Switch Hub
$11.49
HP ProCurve 2530-24G J9776A 24 Port Gigabit Ethernet Managed Network Switch
$34.99
Juniper Networks EX3300-48P 48-Port PoE+ 4x SFP+ Network Switch w/ Power Cord
$43.95
Fortinet FortiSwitch FS-124D-POE 24 Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch UNREGISTERED
$99.97