Slax

Run from a Live CD

Install on a Hard Drive

Install on a USB Drive

Change the Root Password

Add User

Install Programs

Make a Modified Live CD

Dial Up Modems

Slax Links

Other Links

Contact Details

Slax

Change the Root Password

Default Password

When Slax is first installed, you can only log in as root, and the password is toor. Anyone familiar with Slax knows this, and could log into your computer. The computer will be more secure if you change the root password.

Change Root Password

While running Slax, and logged in as root, open the terminal and type:

Enter a new root password. You will need to enter it twice.

Live CD

To change the root password on a live CD, Make a Modified Slax Live CD.

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