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Re: su command requiry
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Micah Cowan |
Subject: |
Re: su command requiry |
Date: |
Fri, 07 Sep 2007 22:39:24 -0700 |
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熊途 wrote:
> hello:
> when I used "su" command to get into Linux by root in terminal
> windows, I can not input password. Another user name too.How can I resolve
> my problem.thank you!
It may be that you're confused by the fact that the "su" command hides
its input. That is, the characters you're typing will be used for the
password, you just can't see them as you're typing them. This is done to
protect your password from people who might be looking over your shoulder.
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