[Date Prev][Date Next] [Thread Prev][Thread Next] [Date Index] [Thread Index]

Re: retrieving passwords



On Sun, Oct 30, 2016 at 09:54:33AM +0100, Christophe De Natale wrote:
> Le 29/10/2016 à 22:07, Klaus Becker a écrit :
> > On samedi 29 octobre 2016 21:11:25 CEST Klaus Becker wrote:
> > > Hi,
> > > 
> > > I installed Debian 8 on an Ibook G4 but I forgot passwords.
> > > 
> > > I know how to create a new password with grub, but not with yaboot. Is there
> > > any way or do I have to reinstall the system?
> > > 
> > > Is it possible while using the installation CD at http://cdimage.debian.org/
> > > debian-cd/8.6.0/powerpc/iso-cd/debian-8.6.0-powerpc-netinst.iso?
> > > 
> > > I installed Debian there is a long time, I did not use the macbook and I
> > > forgot a lot. Will the macbook boot on the CD or is there any manipulation
> > > necessary?
> > > 
> > > nice we
> > > 
> > > Klaus
> > Meanwhile I downloaded the above image and I tried to boot on it by:
> > 
> > - alt-pomme-o-f
> > 
> > - boot cd:,\install\yaboot
> > 
> > I get the message " Can't open device or file".
> > 
> > Klaus
> > 
> Hi Klaus,
> 
> Did you give a try by pushing "c" key to boot on the cd ?
> Otherwise with "option" key (alt) in order to display all booting capable
> media.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Christophe
> 

And the install media should have an option to mount the installed
system and execute a rescue shell, where you can chroot to your
installed system and then change your password, so no need to reinstall.

Cascardo.


Reply to: