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Linux system setup and recovery
configuring your Linux workstation
Chapter 2 43
setting the root password (required)
By default, the root user has the password “hplinux.” Before you exit, you
must set your own root password. The Linux Setup Tool enforces this.
Click on the “Root Password” tab at the top of the Setup Tool window.
This brings up the window shown below.
Choose a password, according to the directions in the window, and type it
in the “Enter root password” box. Asterisks appear in the box, instead of
what you type. Type your password again in the “Enter password again”
box. Once you have completed setting the functionality for this tab, you
can go to the next tab.
CAUTION Do not click on the Save button until you have setup all workstation
functionality as this will exit you from the Linux Setup Tool.
NOTE Write your password down and keep it in a secure place. If you forget it,
you will not be able to log in to your workstation.