Chapter 56. Passwd and Passwords
I don’t want to disturb your GUI-induced nap, but for your own good—and for the security of your system—you need to be concerned about two things: learning how to use the passwd command and learning how to create strong passwords. Yes, it may require a teensy tiny bit of effort on your part, but consider the alternative.
The passwd command is easy to use. As a regular user, simply type the command at the CLI. You’ll see something like this in response:
linux~> passwd Changing password for warthawg. Old Password: |
You’re asked for the old password as a matter of security. So if you’ve just gotten up from your desk to get a fresh cup of coffee, walk-by evil-doers are not able to play a prank on you by changing your password ...
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