Hi You could also login as root and type "passwd username" it will then prompt you for the new password. Andronin -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Ronald J. Hall Sent: Sunday - 07 January 2001 18:32 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [newbie] how do I change root and user passwords? Beckycould wrote: > > I need to change passwords so my ex-partner can't telnet into my linuxbox. > What are the commands? > I tried changing root through Linuxconf but it wouldn't take. > Thanks alot > Becky Hi Becky. Hmm, AFAIK, logged in as the user whose password you want to change, just type in: passwd It will walk you through the prompts. Hope this helps. -- /\ Dark><Lord \/
