pk_melb_oz wrote: > I just completed the installation of fedora using version 7. I setup a > user but without root access. Did I miss that step during the install. > I checked the documentation, and I completed all stages including the > final step before reboot where you configure your sound card, so I > assume I completed all of the installation OK. The user I created > logs on OK, however I want to setup the root password? > > Thanks in advance. > > Missing the step during (normal) install is quite difficult, as it really requires you to enter a minimum of 6 characters, twice. If you used a kickstart file though, it's very easy to miss the step ;-) You can always try and boot from into rescue mode and edit the /etc/passwd or /etc/shadow file by hand, removing the password for the root user. Kind regards, Jeroen van Meeuwen
