Problems with OEM installation

Antony Gelberg antony at wayforth.co.uk
Tue Apr 11 22:44:12 UTC 2006


Daniel Carrera wrote:
> Dennis Kaarsemaker wrote:
> 
>>> * I can no longer login with the 'oem' password. Is this in purpose? 
>>> Does Ubuntu disable the OEM account after the reboot?
>>
>>
>> Yes.
> 
> 
> Ok. I understand the logic behind that choice. But what should I do when 
> Dapper comes out? I don't want to ask the user for his username and 
> password, we have to train users to know "we will never ask you for your 
> password" so they won't fall for scams.
> 
> Is there a good solution for this? Or should I just leave him with Breezy?

Call me old-fashioned, but I would always want a root password on any 
box that I admin.




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