[newbie] how do I change root and user passwords?

2001-01-06 Thread Beckycould
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

Re: [newbie] how do I change root and user passwords?

2001-01-06 Thread Paul
On Sat, 6 Jan 2001, 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 Log in as root, and type "passwd user" (without the quotes). Then you can