Erich Newell wrote: > To save myself some typing, I usually do the following: > > prompt> sudo passwd root > prompt> Enter new UNIX password: *** > prompt> Retype new UNIX password: *** > prompt> su > Password: *** > prompt> > > Granted, I wouldn't recommend a 3 character password if you have any > services enabled which are remotely accessible by root...but if I have > to boot off a LiveCD its most likely because my system is b0rked anyhow. > > $0.02 >
If you want to be able to su but don't want to set a root password, you can simply $ sudo su - and use your normal account password. -- -Eric 'shubes' --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - [email protected] To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss
