Trying to compile/install gnuradio

Question

john@john-Latitude-E6420:~$ sudo apt-get install gnuradio
[sudo] password for john:

Total Linux newbie. What is wanted for [sudo] password for john?

This is the password you use at the login screen (i.e., the password for user john). — lemonslice, Aug 25 '15 at 17:00
Please note that, for security reasons, the password is not echoed back; not even ****. Just type it in and press Enter. — chili555, Aug 25 '15 at 21:23
possible duplicate of How can I determine the sudo password? — muru, Sep 09 '15 at 18:46

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Sep 09 '15 at 16:42

your password that you use to login. as you type it will appear blank. just type it anyway and hit enter.

resources on 'sudo'

its a tedious read but will inform you well on what sudo/root is and what it can do for you

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