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If I forget the root password...

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Name: Huni
Date: July 30, 2002 at 02:42:41 Pacific
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I forget the Root password, what can I do. The only solution is that to install a new Linux?



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Response Number 1
Name: Jon
Date: July 30, 2002 at 04:37:03 Pacific
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could boot into single mode if you havn't locked it out in /etc/inittab

J


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Response Number 2
Name: Huni
Date: July 30, 2002 at 04:47:43 Pacific
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I have locked in /etc/inittab, but thank you


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Response Number 3
Name: Cristi Banciu
Date: July 30, 2002 at 06:08:18 Pacific
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When de computer lilo prompt apears, pres shift and write
linux init=/bin/sh

could work


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Response Number 4
Name: Tom
Date: July 30, 2002 at 08:31:40 Pacific
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You could boot a floppy based distro, mount your filesystem, and change the password.


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Response Number 5
Name: Dr John
Date: July 31, 2002 at 05:56:28 Pacific
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If you still need an answer, email me and I'll send you full details of how to make a seriously sneaky boot disk that will boot not only your system but everyone else's as well.
BTW let me know if you're using PGP


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Response Number 6
Name: Canter
Date: August 24, 2002 at 18:08:31 Pacific
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Forgot my password to Win 3.1.1 for Workgroups - help! Please email solution - must recover files quickly.

Thanks,
SMc


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running linux on a penti... sound card fiasco



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