Category Archives: Ubuntu

How do I reset my password in Ubuntu without knowing it?

I recently installed Ubuntu on a virtual machine. When I made the account while installing, I made the password 2251, but now when I type the password in for installing updates, etc., it doesn’t work. It’s possible that I’m wrong, but I’ve tried every other password that I would use, and none of them work. How can I reset the password, or at least make another user account with equal administrative privileges?

What is Ubuntu Linux and Why do I Need It? – The Bruce Wagner Show

See BredMedia.com for Show Notes and more info. Today is Tech day – “The Best of Personal Technology Made Easy”. We’re talking about Ubuntu Linux and the global Free Open Source Software (FOSS) movement. “What the heck is Ubuntu Linux and why do I need it?” Matthew Jording of http is the founder and president of the Linux Users Group of New York, and is with us to discuss what Ubuntu and FOSS is all about and how the average non-technical user can benefit from it. Please email your feedback, comments and questions to: bruce@brucewagner.com or via twitter to: @brucewagner 🙂