> > what is the best way to retrieve root password if i forgot it.
> > i'm using linux red hat 5.1
> You can't retrieve it.
Sure ya can.
> To log on as root you may need a boot disk, I have never done this so I
> can't be more specific. I did read about it either on the Tips HOWTO,
> the Windows to Linux HOWTO or in Linux Unleashed sorry I can't be more
> specific.
>
> So if you have a boot disk use the disk to boot, load the partition /
> then edit the passwd file, reboot and you should be able to login as
> root.
This is easy...just reboot the machine. When LILO says boot: type in
"linux single" without the quotes. When it comes up, you'll be root
without having to log in.
Bill Kocik
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Bill Kocik
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Medar, Inc.
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