[mythtvnz] New install - mythbackend password not accepted

[Paul]

Hi All

I'm in the process of doing a new install of mythtv on xubuntu 20.04 and 
using Mythbuntu Control Panel

I've come upon this problem where ,in mythbackend setup where it asks 
you to stop the backend and requires the password ,it does not accept 
any password.

I've tried the operating system user password , set the Host Address 
Backend Setup  security PIN to 0000 and tried that, tried a blank 
password ,tried "root" and many others.

What I have been doing is entering blank three times in a row and it the 
asks if I want to run mythfilldatabase. It seems to retain all my settings.

I have a vague memory that I ran into this before but searches have been 
fruitless.


Also ,what's with the mythtvnz archives? they are a total disaster as 
far as searching for anything ,or am I missing something?


Paul