On Sat, 20 Dec 2003 09:44:17 -0800, Mark McConnell wrote: > An error in a pw* script inserted a non-existent shell into the password > database, effectively locking out root. > > I used a fixit disk to correct the problem, using this procedure:
Unless I'm missing something, seems like the long way to do this. Last time I did this to myself, I did the following: 1) Log in as a user who can su to root. 2) Use su -m to su to root without changing your current shell 3) As root, use chpass -s to change your shell to a working one. Of course, this won't work if your only account is "root" or you don't have anyone else in the wheel group, so maybe it doesn't apply to you. _______________________________________________ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
