Typing special characters (ö) on Linux command line without using sudo
unfortunately I have broken my system during upgrading Ubuntu 16.04 to 18.04.
I can access the command line using ALT + F2, but I to use sudo, I need to type in umlauts, since they are in my password. But the shell keboard has reverted to english layout. I have tried to press ALT + 246 but it does not work.
Does anyone have another idea how I can type in umlauts or revert to german layout without using sudo?
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unfortunately I have broken my system during upgrading Ubuntu 16.04 to 18.04.
I can access the command line using ALT + F2, but I to use sudo, I need to type in umlauts, since they are in my password. But the shell keboard has reverted to english layout. I have tried to press ALT + 246 but it does not work.
Does anyone have another idea how I can type in umlauts or revert to german layout without using sudo?
linux command-line
asked Jan 15 at 0:53
Conrad AshtonConrad Ashton
233
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I can "compose" my password in a text editor (kate), copy it, and when I invokesudoin my console (konsole), I can Shift+Insert, Enter. And it works. But I suggest you change your password withpasswdso you don't have to repeat this trick. Then the password is no longer an issue and you can concentrate on fixing the OS.
– Kamil Maciorowski
Jan 15 at 19:27
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unfortunately I have broken my system during upgrading Ubuntu 16.04 to 18.04.
I can access the command line using ALT + F2, but I to use sudo, I need to type in umlauts, since they are in my password. But the shell keboard has reverted to english layout. I have tried to press ALT + 246 but it does not work.
Does anyone have another idea how I can type in umlauts or revert to german layout without using sudo?
linux command-line
asked Jan 15 at 0:53
Conrad AshtonConrad Ashton
233
unfortunately I have broken my system during upgrading Ubuntu 16.04 to 18.04.
I can access the command line using ALT + F2, but I to use sudo, I need to type in umlauts, since they are in my password. But the shell keboard has reverted to english layout. I have tried to press ALT + 246 but it does not work.
Does anyone have another idea how I can type in umlauts or revert to german layout without using sudo?
linux command-line
linux command-line
asked Jan 15 at 0:53
Conrad AshtonConrad Ashton
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asked Jan 15 at 0:53
Conrad AshtonConrad Ashton
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edited Jan 15 at 19:06
Conrad Ashton
asked Jan 15 at 0:53
Conrad AshtonConrad Ashton
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asked Jan 15 at 0:53
Conrad AshtonConrad Ashton
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asked Jan 15 at 0:53
Conrad AshtonConrad Ashton
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I can "compose" my password in a text editor (kate), copy it, and when I invokesudoin my console (konsole), I can Shift+Insert, Enter. And it works. But I suggest you change your password withpasswdso you don't have to repeat this trick. Then the password is no longer an issue and you can concentrate on fixing the OS.
– Kamil Maciorowski
Jan 15 at 19:27
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I can "compose" my password in a text editor (kate), copy it, and when I invokesudoin my console (konsole), I can Shift+Insert, Enter. And it works. But I suggest you change your password withpasswdso you don't have to repeat this trick. Then the password is no longer an issue and you can concentrate on fixing the OS.
– Kamil Maciorowski
Jan 15 at 19:27
1
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I can "compose" my password in a text editor (
kate), copy it, and when I invoke sudo in my console (konsole), I can Shift+Insert, Enter. And it works. But I suggest you change your password with passwd so you don't have to repeat this trick. Then the password is no longer an issue and you can concentrate on fixing the OS.– Kamil Maciorowski
Jan 15 at 19:27
I can "compose" my password in a text editor (
kate), copy it, and when I invoke sudo in my console (konsole), I can Shift+Insert, Enter. And it works. But I suggest you change your password with passwd so you don't have to repeat this trick. Then the password is no longer an issue and you can concentrate on fixing the OS.– Kamil Maciorowski
Jan 15 at 19:27
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I can "compose" my password in a text editor (
kate), copy it, and when I invokesudoin my console (konsole), I can Shift+Insert, Enter. And it works. But I suggest you change your password withpasswdso you don't have to repeat this trick. Then the password is no longer an issue and you can concentrate on fixing the OS.– Kamil Maciorowski
Jan 15 at 19:27