How do I logon to root without password and linux installed by manufactorer (Asus netbook)

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Sat, 08/08/2009 - 16:42
Faz
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Since I bought my netbook, I have not been able to install anything new onto my computer and I downloaded several things, but could not install it. I then decide to change and upgrade the Linux version (one person told me to do that). Then I download an updated Linux version but can not install it, then I find on the internet to logon as root, but I am asked for a password which I do not have. What to do?


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Sun, 08/09/2009 - 05:09
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Luc1fer
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have you tried dropping to the terminal and typing the command:

"su" (without quotation marks)

then entering either your normal user password or leaving the prompt blank? i've seen it where the root password on desktops & laptops/netbooks is either blank or the main users password.

if this works the command will (S)witch (U)ser and give you root privileges. then (as you are logged on as root) you can use "passwd" to change it...

if that doesn't work then google is your friend.

http://www.dba-oracle.com/oracle_tips_lost_root.htm

http://cities.lk.net/lost_password.htm

hope one of the solutions work :)

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Sun, 08/09/2009 - 05:18
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Luc1fer
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also i forgot to ask. your asus netbook, did it come with linux pre-installed or with micro$hite windows, as im thinking of buying one. my current system is.... bulky to say the least.

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