[newbie] root password lost

Hi, a friend who has just tried mandrake 10 for his first time on Linux cannot remeber his root password. Any way he can retrieve it? TIA Maryse Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the

Re: [newbie] root password lost

On Monday 01 November 2004 14:35, M.Schild wrote: Hi, a friend who has just tried mandrake 10 for his first time on Linux cannot remeber his root password. Any way he can retrieve it? TIA Maryse 1)Boot the box 2) when the lilo-boot menu appears hit escape 3)enter linux int 1 at he prompt and

Re: [newbie] root password lost

On Monday 01 November 2004 15:46, H.J.Bathoorn wrote: 3)enter linux int 1 at he prompt and hit enter that shoulde be linux init 1 , sorry. -- Good luck, HarM Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to

Re: [newbie] root password lost

6)Promise to NEVER hi-jack somebody else's thread again and rejoice. Thank you and sorry about the hijack. I wasn´t aware Maryse Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club :

Re: [newbie] root password lost

that shoulde be linux init 1 , sorry. OK, Thanks Maryse Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com