Re: root unknown
Under Debian you are still prompted for a root password when booting
single. I believe there's a defeat for this but don't know it offhand.
Booting other rescue media *will* work.
On Tue, Mar 14, 2000 at 03:23:53PM -0500, Jeff Layton wrote:
> You need to boot into single-user mode, and then run 'passwd'. To boot
> into single user mode, you need to pass the boot parameter "single" to the
> kernel. For instance, if my linux partition has the LILO label "Linux",
> then when you would enter "Linux single" at the LILO boot: prompt. This
> will give you a root shell, and you can then run "passwd root".
> -- JL
>
>
> On Wed, 15 Mar 2000 zdrysdal@diagnostic.co.nz wrote:
>
> > Hiya
> >
> > i have a laptop i got from work which has Red Hat on it... i know this is a
> > debian news-group but the question is not linux specific....
> >
> > How can i reset the root password. I do not want to have to reinstall to
> > gain control of this system. I know a couple of logons on the system but i
> > do not have root.
> >
> > I heard something about rebooting and holding down the shift/ctrl keys...
> > I did that and it stopped at the lilo prompt...when i didn't enter anything
> > it just loaded up as per normal.
> >
> > At the lilo prompt is there a way to load up linux in a different init
> > state. Perhaps that is what needs to be done.
> >
> > Thanx
> >
> > Zane
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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