Re: [PLUG] Unable to unlock root utilities on Intrepid (Solved)

[Michael]

Hal Pomeranz wrote:
>> I do intend to create a root password
on the box, however. Just as
>> soon as I figure out how to do so
on Ubuntu.
> 
> It's not recommended practice, but if you
simply must have a root
> password then the command is: "sudo
passwd root".

What the ...?

I strongly disagree.

One cannot use sudo where there are issues at boot and the system is
in run level one prompting for a root password to do (for example) file system
maintenance. 

Without the root PW you're in a world of hurt. 
Bootable CDs are not a reliable answer either. 

Yes, use sudo for
day to day work.  But have a password on the root account for when it is
required. 


-- 
     Michael Rasmussen
  
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