On Dec 3, 2007 9:57 PM, Carl Denk <cdenk@alltel.net> wrote:
> I recently installed 7.1 in a desktop dual boot with XP home, and then
> upgraded which was as much as an ordeal as upgrading XP after a fresh
> install slipstreamed to include SP2. Then installed KDE. A few boots
> later it's asking for user password, and haven't been able to solve that
> one yet. Have through GRUB recovery been able to reset user password,
> but still won't let in to Kubuntu. 2nd time with password issue on a
> fresh install after a few boots. Never had this issue with Windows. :(
> Any ideas appreciated. :)
>

I believe you have create the default user (Ubuntu by default will
not has a root and the first default user can use sudo to carry
out admin work) and remember the password. That is the
password. If you really forget the password, boot into the
rescue mode (single user mode) and use passed to set the
password again.

http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:Gutsy#How_to_recover_user_passwords


I think GRUB recover is to recovered the bootloader only.

As for the update, yes the amount of update for modern
Linux is enormous, so a broadband connection is recommended.
You can try to use a fast local or oversea mirror.

Xiaofan
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