Password problem

**Steve W** · 07-23-2007, 10:35 AM

I am aware that Knoppix 5.1.1 Live DVD does not have a "root password" as this is locked by default, and that "What's the root password?" is one of the most common questions you must get on these forums. However, I am trying to load up 5.1.1 into the Gnome desktop, and whenever I try to do anything like getting online, or editing preferences, in Gnome it asks for a password. Pressing "Enter" on its own doesn't do it. I have looked on the internet already and tried one solution suggested - going into the Shell and typing "passwd" to try and specify a password - but all that does is ask for the original password, which of course I don't have!

It seems that at least the Gnome desktop in 5.1.1 requires a password - so I am forced to ask the question: "What is the root password for Knoppix 5.1.1?"

**JohnnyH** · 07-23-2007, 03:44 PM

Originally Posted by Steve W

... I have looked on the internet already and tried one solution suggested - going into the Shell and typing "passwd" to try and specify a password - but all that does is ask for the original password, which of course I don't have! ...

Which Shell did you use ? - as you are running from the Live DVD then use the Root Shell offered by the Knoppix menu (not the normal KDE Kicker menu), enter

Code:

passwd root

and make up your own password as prompted.

**Steve W** · 07-24-2007, 08:10 AM

Thanks for that - I'll give it a go.

Steve

**Steve W** · 07-25-2007, 11:31 AM

This has worked and I can now specify a new password. However, a new problem has arisen: I need to connect to the internet using the Modem Dialler facility, but when I enter the properties for this (the number to dial, login details etc), I cannot connect to the internet as the device is not recognised. Under the window for this, it only gives me two ethernet connections and an ISDN hookup - no modem dialup.

I am aware that when I use Knoppix under KDE, I have to tell Knoppix to use S0 for dev/modem, as well as setting up the dialling and account details. Is there an equivalent under Gnome, and if so, where is it?

Thanks for any help you can give. I do prefer the Gnome desktop to KDE - but it looks like it doesn't prefer me!

Steve Wylie