I would restart the machine just to see if that resolves it but I'm worried about the headache I'll have to go through if it doesn't since the password is required to login
#[SOLVED] Password is suddenly not being recognized
little pumice
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I think you just got locked out. Wait 10 min and try again.
little pumice
It does that?
little pumice
That is... dumb that it doesn't say that
crimson kettle
usually 3
little pumice
Yeah I think I flubbed it the first three times
crimson kettle
That is... dumb that it doesn't say that
agreed, but it’s just general linux/unix rules
little pumice
Any way to see remaining time? I put in a lot of 'incorrect' attempts not knowing about it
little pumice
damn well that blows
crimson kettle
let me go over the worst cases real quick
little pumice
a 'Please wait 10 minutes before trying again' will be great
crimson kettle
worst case 1: you’ll probably have to find a way to reset the root password
crimson kettle
a 'Please wait 10 minutes before trying again' will be great
for novices, agreed
little pumice
I've got a phone, I'll be alright if it completely breaks on me
crimson kettle
worst case 2: reinstall and keep home directory
crimson kettle
I've got a phone, I'll be alright if it completely breaks on me
how far tech has come lolll