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Date: Sun, 1 Dec 2002 04:55:25 -0800
Subject: Re: OS X root passwd
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On Sunday, Dec 1, 2002, at 04:40 US/Pacific, Bernardo M. Brummer wrote:
> Tried to su without password (just pressing Enter), but systems wants
> password.
> Is there a default (preconfigured) root passwd for new Mac OS X 
> machines ,
> or any simple (that can be executed remotely or that this user could 
> manage
> to follow on phone instructions) way to assign a new one ?.
>
> Bernardo

The root account isn't enabled by default.

Run Netinfo Manager, located in Applications/Utilities

Under the Security menu, select Authenticate, and give a current 
administrator name/password (his, if it's the only account on the box).

Select Enable Root User, then Change Root Password and set it.

Close Netinfo Manager.

Now you should be able to use sudo.

KeS


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