Re: retrieving passwords

[Klaus Becker <colonius@free.fr>]

On dimanche 30 octobre 2016 07:00:27 CET Thadeu Lima de Souza Cascardo wrote:
> 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.


Thanks for help.

Meanwhile I succeeded to create new passwords with installation cd and rescue 
option.

Now I have other problems with the macbook. If I need help for it, I shall 
create a new thread.

best regards

Klaus