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If you have Root permissions on a computer you can reset any other users password to your choice.
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How do you override Power-on password on a Compaq laptop?
You should be able to turn off the log-in password in your Accounts Control Panel.
What directory holds the bulk of system log files in Linux?
/var/log
What is the purpose of the Linux login shell?
To log into the system.
What is su in command line?
Super User! That allows you to assume full control over the system (Linux/Unix) when you log on as a regular user. You'll need a password.
How does a computer user log into their computer?
well there are many different ways a person can log into their computer depending on operating system. in a windows environment you would have to enter the user name and password or just password if it is password protected. on mac osx just the password and in a Linux environment it would be similar to windows. im guessing you cannot log into your machine because it is password protected and you either forgot your password or someone made one for you without telling. in either of those cases...... i would really need more information than your basic question
On a Linux server what file tells you where your system log file is kept?
/etc/syslog.conf
What is the need for a password to log into a computer system?
A password keeps things private and prevents unauthorized users.
How do you see system log files in Linux?
vim /var/log/messages Check for other files in the log directory, starting with message, followed by a number, to find the information you need.
Can you recover a root password in Linux?
No, none of the passwords used in a Linux system can be "recovered" because there isn't a reverse encryption for it. However, you can "reset" the root password by using the single-user mode at boot time (which puts you in the root account automatically) and then changing at that time.
What is a log in password?
A log in password is a secret word or phrase to secure your files on the computer.
Which Linux command lines can be used to examine kernel bootup messages after boot time?
to view startup kernel messages after system boot in Linux : dmesg |less to see kernel logs : cat /var/log/kern.log | less to see system logs : cat /var/log/syslog | less
Why is it considered bad practice to log directly into a Linux GUI-based system as root?
For several reasons it is considered bad practice to log directly into a Linux system as root. For example, it becomes too easy to do accidental damage to the system. Also, it is a security vulnerability - any attacking programs would easily be able to subvert the system, since they are already running as root.
