Re: Root Password

["Lauri Tischler" <ltischler@fipower.fi>]

Anno Domini 19 Feb 96 at 9:21, debian-user@Pixar.com wrote:
>     Is there a way to change the root password if you do not know it ??
>     I have an old machine, where I have forgotten the password.
>     Any Ideas ??
> 
Boot-up your system with debian boot/root diskettes, mount your 
harddisk and edit the /etc/passwd file
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