Superuser confusion or maybe critically confused

[Matthew Clarke]

When typing in passwords in the command line, the cursor does not move
because it is hiding your password from anyone peering over your shoulder.
This is similar to GUI interface that puts ***** when typing passwords.

Just type your password and press enter and you shoudl be good to go!

Cheers,
MC

On Mon, Jul 21, 2008 at 2:56 PM, Allen Meyers <chef11994 at sbcglobal.net>
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> I am attempting to learn to use command line.
> this check that universe mirror is listed in your /etc/apt/sources.list.
> was my first challenge???
> but I tried a command line anyway for VLC media player and I guess before
> accepting it my password was needed as it asked for it.
> However it would take no typing at all so did a little research and thought
> maybe I needed to log in as super user.
> Ok so I am confused. Would someone take my hand and lead me through this
> command line for the VLC or just the 101 of command line
> As always thanks
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