<p>
This is the most crucial decision point for the <b>security</b> of your <b>GNU/Linux</b>
system: you have to enter the <i>"root"</i> password. "root" is the system
administrator and is the only one authorized to make updates, add users,
change the overall system configuration, and so on. In short, "root" can
do <b>everything</b>! That is why you must choose a password that is difficult to
guess - <font color="red">Alterator</font> will tell you if it is too easy. As you can see, you can
choose not to enter a password, but we strongly advise you against this if
only for one reason: do not think that because you booted <b>GNU/Linux</b> that
your other operating systems are safe from mistakes. Since \"root\" can
overcome all limitations and unintentionally erase all data on partitions
by carelessly accessing the partitions themselves, it is important for it
to be difficult to become <i>"root"</i>.</p>

<p>
The password should be a mixture of alphanumeric characters and at least 8
characters long. Never write down the <i>"root"</i> password - it makes it too
easy to compromise a system.</p>

<p>
However, please do not make the password too long or complicated because
you must be able to remember it without too much effort.</p>

<p>
The password will not be displayed on screen as you type it in. Hence, you
will have to type the password twice to reduce the chance of a typing
error. If you do happen to make the same typing error twice, this
<i>"incorrect"</i> password will have to be used the first time you connect.</p>
