can't log in

[Matthew Flaschen]

Robert Schlueter wrote:
> I just tried Kubuntu out today and I must have screwed up the 
> installation somehow because I can't log in.. How can I get my password 
> or change it without being logged in? Any help would be appreciated.

There should be a recovery mode entry in the GRUB menu.  Boot with that.
 Login as root.  Then enter:

# passwd robert

Type your password.

Enter:

# reboot

assuming robert is your username.

Matt Flaschen