Re: BDI and passwords
Posted by
Paul
on 2001-05-10 13:24:05 UTC
Hi Ray
There appears to be a small error creeping in during the install process.
If you enter a root password during the install, the KDE login will accept
either the password or a blank field.
This loophole can be fixed by logging in as root and either:
a) Use the User Manager found in the System "folder" (click on the K symbol in
the bottom left hand corner of the screen)
b) Open up a console (the little TV screen) and typing "passwd" <enter> and
following the prompts.
Not sure how or why this security bug crept in.
Regards, Paul.
There appears to be a small error creeping in during the install process.
If you enter a root password during the install, the KDE login will accept
either the password or a blank field.
This loophole can be fixed by logging in as root and either:
a) Use the User Manager found in the System "folder" (click on the K symbol in
the bottom left hand corner of the screen)
b) Open up a console (the little TV screen) and typing "passwd" <enter> and
following the prompts.
Not sure how or why this security bug crept in.
Regards, Paul.
> If during the install when you are asked for a root password, you enter
> "mypasswd" and repeat "mypasswd" then you should log in to the
> KDE login screen using
> "root <enter> mypasswd <enter>"