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Just finished replacing Win7 with Ubuntu Desktop 14.04 on Sony Vaio laptop - however, the "authentication password" doesn't work (or is recognised) ?

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Authentication password - isn't recognised! ( Used Ubuntu Desktop 14.04 -Live CD) for install.
1. can't get updates-software-etc - Is there a remedy ?
Note: Not sure what problem is, but, occasionally the typed text - starts typing #'s instead of letters ? Not sure if keyboard is
defective on the Sony Vaio laptop ? Believed to be 64bit dual core duo setup .... suggestions ? Should I download & burn a newer CD/DVD and re-install whole system ?

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#1

When you use sudo there is no feedback but it is being accepted. Just type your password and hit ENTER

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Mark Rijckenberg (markrijckenberg) said : 		#2

Please read this:

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RootSudo

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