Mike Webb wrote:

>that brings me to one of my other stumbling blocks; I
>don't know the root password! Logging in at the command line as root
>means I have to enter the root password, which I don't have. While I'm
>on the subject, for the same reason I'm not able to access CUPS and be
>able to print anything.
>
>Where do I go next? (At least I'm learning how to troubleshoot in the process.)
>
>Thanks,
>Mike
>
>
>
Hi Mike

Root password is luther. Are you trying to do all this as a user? If
you are you need to set up sudo properly

http://lab.dyne.org/sudo

hope you get sorted

Guy