Ashok Sinha wrote:
Dear All,
I am new to linux and am using a Linpus Linux Lite which uses a desktop version.
I was wanting to install AVG antivirus. Is it necessary?
When I tried to install it it asked for the administrator password, which I dont have.
I tried to use Terminal to install it but it wanted me to login as root. I couldnt as I did not have the password.
I am using an acer aspire one notebk.
You don't need any antivirus. However to gain full control of your system, to get the root password, here is what google found.
"*brentashley* on 17 July, 2008 at 6:55 am #
to change the root password, use Alt-F2 to run Terminal, then change to root user with 'sudo su' and then change the password with passwd"
http://www.aspireoneuser.com/2008/07/09/aspire-one-advance-linpus-mode-hack/
Whenever you face difficult situations, google is your friend and helps you out most of the time.