Cannot set root password

I just installed "Don't Panic". The install seemed to go OK, but when I attempt to set the root password I get the message
passwd: Authentication token lock busy
I would appreciate information on how to do this.

Problem resolved. It must have been a glitch in the original install as a reinstall solved problem.

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