Am 10. Jun, 2007 schwätzte Erich Newell so:

> To save myself some typing, I usually do the following:
>
> prompt> sudo passwd root

It's only two letters :). Besides, once you've type the passwd once your
access gets cached for a few minutes.

alias s=sudo  # :)

ciao,

der.hans

> prompt> Enter new UNIX password:  ***
> prompt> Retype new UNIX password: ***
> prompt> su
> Password: ***
> prompt>
>
> Granted, I wouldn't recommend a 3 character password if you have any
> services enabled which are remotely accessible by root...but if I have to
> boot off a LiveCD its most likely because my system is b0rked anyhow.
>
> $0.02
>

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