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Q: Why won't Terminal accept my admin password?

I am trying view Live 3D objects from a VERY reputable website (Mathematica - Mathworld - http://mathworld.wolfram.com/about/live.html) in Safari but I keep getting a security warning telling me Java has been blocked even though it is listed to allow for this website. After searching this forum I found a post about Java 7 being insecure and that I should re-enabIe Java 6. I opened Terminal (as instructed) and pasted the first command into the Terminal window but all I got was a warning that I should check my typing before using the "sudo" command and then asking for my password. When I tried to enter my (admin) password nothing happens. I can't type or paste anything! What next?

 

I am running Safari 8.0.2 and Yosemite on a Mac Mini Fusion Drive with 16gb RAM.

iPhone 4S, iOS 7.0.4, iCloud_verification

Posted on Jan 13, 2015 12:47 PM

by John Galt,Solvedanswer
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A:

"If prompted for your administrator password after a command, enter it and then press the Return or Enter key."

 

What you type is not echoed, not even with •••• characters. Type it and then press Return or Enter.

Posted on Jan 13, 2015 12:57 PM

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  • by John Galt,Solvedanswer

    John Galt John Galt Jan 13, 2015 12:57 PM in response to mastegman
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    Jan 13, 2015 12:57 PM in response to mastegman

    "If prompted for your administrator password after a command, enter it and then press the Return or Enter key."

     

    What you type is not echoed, not even with •••• characters. Type it and then press Return or Enter.