sidux-*.iso - Live Mode root password

Please note: Whenever you execute something with root permissions, you should know what you are doing! For web surfing over the internet no root access is required.

sidux-*.iso default password

On the sidux-*.iso no root password is set. If you want to run a program that requires root-privileges you have several choices:

Simple method, just type:

sux

To set a (temporary) root-password

Open a console/ shell:

sidux@0[sidux]$ sudo passwd
Enter new UNIX password:
Retype new UNIX password:
passwd: password updated successfully
sidux@0[sidux]$

Now you can use this password for the rest of your sidux-Live-session.

sudo is not supported on hard disk installations, see sudo and sux.

Running a program from a root-shell

Typing sux in a terminal will take you to root with Xapp privileges.

Open a console/ shell:

sidux@0[sidux]$ sux
root@0[sidux]# gparted (or whatever you want...)

Some KDE applications require dbus-launch in front of the application:

dbus-launch <Application>

Another option generic to all major Desktop Managers is:

Alt+F2 su-to-root -X -c <Application>

For example:

Alt+F2 su-to-root -X -c gparted

To get out of being root in the konsole type:

exit

or just click the top right hand corner to close the konsole.

In case of a lockout on a sidux-*.iso you need to do the following and follow the prompts to set a password:

alt+ctrl+F1
sudo passwd

Once the password is active, action the following:

alt+ctrl+F7

Installing software whilst on a Live-CD

apt-get update
apt-get install your-preferred-package

Note: when you power off the Live-CD, no changes will be kept, except if you enable fromiso and persist.

How to write on NTFS-partitions with ntfs-3g

Be warned: Whilst the ntfs-3g is stated to be 'stable', never use it without external backup, and of course not on production systems! If you do, it's your fault if your data gets lost, so use at your own risk!

Open a shell and enter the following commands: See Partitioning your HD - Disk Naming

sux
apt-get update && apt-get install ntfs-3g
umount /media/xdxx
mount -t ntfs-3g /dev/disk/by-uuid/xxyyzz[etc] /media/xdxx
To get out of the konsole type: exit

Now your NTFS-Volume should be mounted rw and you should be able to store data on it. But again, be warned! Use it in emergency situations, it is not recommended for use on a daily basis.