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Sabayon root password on live CD

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#1

Is there a way to set a root password on the live CD? I want to try and test something, but I can't because it won't let me since there is no password.

#2

FuturePilot said: Is there a way to set a root password on the live CD? I want to try and test something, but I can't because it won't let me since there is no password.

sudo passwd

:)

#3

Thanks, that did the trick!:)