Re: Root Password recovery
Hi,
On Tue, 2004-02-03 at 14:19, Quartenoud Francois wrote:
> Hi, I have change the root password on a Debian 3.0. I make a mistake
> during
> the typing, I cannot retrieve the password.
> I try to reboot with typing "linux single" on Lilo, but the system
> ask the
> root password.
> I try to type "linux init=/bin/sh" on lilo without success.
>
> What can I do? Is there a way to pass thrue? Boot on specific disk or
> exploit some bugs (if any).
>
> This server contain informations, I cannot re-install all.
<http://www.debian.org/doc/manuals/reference/ch-tips.en.html#s-crackroot>
Sorry, that's all I know for Debian right now.
HTH
Best Regards
Wolfgang
>
> Thank for your responses.
>
> François QUARTENOUD (System Engineer Online)
> Switzerland
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