(Newbie) [sudo] password stagnation

[Andrew Jarrett]

On Jan 15, 2008 7:45 PM, Terence Simpson <stdin at stdin.me.uk> wrote:
> Bas Roufs wrote:
> > Dear everybody
> >
> > Ever since several weeks, I have difficulties getting my PASSWORD
> > typed in any shell console, after going to the SUDO modus. In every
> > shell I have been using, the problem remains the same. I type by
> > example 'sudo passwrd'. Than I see:
> >
> > [sudo] passwrd for Bas
> >
> > Also after other commands in combination with 'sudo', this appears in
> > any shell console I might use:
> >
> > [sudo] passwrd for Bas
> >
> > Several times, I tried to type the password from that point. But the
> > cursor simply gets stuck: it simply stays where it is. I simply do not
> > have any possibility to get the password typed.
> >
> > This nasty problem stagnates many things - that's why I would
> > appreciate any help from some of you to find some way(s) to solve it.
> >
> > Respectfully Yours,
> >
> > Bas.
> >
> >
> This is how sudo is supposed to work, just type your password in and hit
> enter, it's not printed when you type it.
> You wouldn't want someone looking over your shoulder to see what your
> password is, so it's not printed. Also, if it were printed, then it
> would show in the terminal history, So it's more secure to hide all
> input when using passwords.
>
> Terence

Right.  It is a little awkward to not have anything echoed back when
you type (not even *'s), but don't worry about it.  Just type it in
and hit enter.

Andrew

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