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Safe to Change Password for Root?

Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2011 7:52 am
by autumnwalker
Hi, I'm wondering if it is safe to change the password for root? If so, what is the best way to do it?

Thanks.

Re: Safe to Change Password for Root?

Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2011 1:15 am
by moredruid
yup, should be no problem
as root type: passwd
and then your password (twice)

or as root: echo "<yourpasswordhere>" | passwd --stdin root

Re: Safe to Change Password for Root?

Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2011 9:43 am
by autumnwalker
done, thanks!