Query abouut root account

[Bret Busby <bret@busby.net>]

Hello.

I have a server that is running Firestarter on Debian 5.

I have forgotten the root password, and have not logged into root on 
that computer, or updated the system, for about a year, I think.

I do remember a user login, and have successfully "ssh'd" into the 
system as that user.

Is there some way that I can access the root account, and replace the 
password, without having to overwrite the system via installing a new 
system to replace what exists?

Thank you in anticipation.

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Bret Busby
Armadale
West Australia
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