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How to reset root password Ultra5?
Name: joon Date: October 14, 2003 at 16:48:04 Pacific OS: Solaris 9 CPU/Ram: Ultra 5
Comment:
Does anyone know how to reset root password on Ultra 5 Sparc machine? I need to either reset it or reinstall the whole thing. Now I can't even reinstall cuz I can't access its prom mode. Please be advised.
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