[Swlug] Root Password

[Sharon]

Hi,

Can anyone help.  I have completely forgotten my 'root' password.  I can 
get into linux mint and use my computer I just can't update anything.  I 
would prefer not to have to reinstall if there is a way round this.  I 
would probably be classed as a Newbie as I use it as an operating system 
to do what I need.  I am not into the nitty gritty as it were.

Any help would be appreciated.

Many thanks

Sharon