LeftFutBrakin Posted April 20, 2007 CID Share Posted April 20, 2007 I have not seen a Linux thread here so i thought i may start one. I have decided to learn Linux seriously so here goes... Most Linux forums i've visited are too cryptic at the moment [geek] My first question would be in Fedora Core 2, how would i be able to change the log on password. These are the steps i took but it always hangs somewhere late in the process. -Restart the computer -When the boot up screen that shows fedora Shows up, i press the letter 'e'. -I select the option with the kernel and press 'e' again. -At the end of the line i type a 'space' and press 'enter'. -This returns me to the three fedora logon options, I press 'b' and let the computer boot fully. -Once it has booted, i type 'passwd' and 'enter'. -This prompts for the password. I type ' {my password} ' and press ' enter '. [PROBLEM TIME] -I do this until it gives you the reply that it has been updated successfully. [PROBLEM TIME] -Then type reboot and let the computer boot normally. What should i do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimmer Posted April 21, 2007 CID Share Posted April 21, 2007 Alright I have never used Fedora Core... but am willing to take a stab... Allow the computer to boot normally. Log in and launch a terminal windows and run the passwd command. Make sure you are not logging in as root! It sounds like you are because you should be prompted for a confirmation if you are changing a user password and asked to provide the previous. Swimmer@linux-mobile:~> passwd Changing password for Swimmer. Old Password: New Password: Reenter New Password: Password changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftFutBrakin Posted April 21, 2007 Author CID Share Posted April 21, 2007 Well i actually cant login anymore. Evrything starts up well and stops at the login screen: ------------------------- mail login: _ i cant do anything from there...i cant login Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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