just where it asks for boot type in linux single -- it will load a few
things then at the shell type passwd root -- will ask for new password
should be all set
Alan Todd
Unix is friendly
Just selective on who it's friends are
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of
Alan Shoemaker
Sent: Monday, November 06, 2000 7:30 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [newbie] URGENT
TiGereYe wrote:
> i have a problem here....
>
> i lost my root pass...i loaded up the rescue image....and
> went to edit /etc/passwd as advised.....
>
> but...i couldnt figure out how to change it...in there it
> says.......
>
> root::0:0::/:/bin/bash
>
> what do i edit in that to reset the pass?....
>
> and if there is a better way that would be better...thanks
> for your help....
>
> TiGereYe - Accept No Substitutes -
> -----------------------------------------------------------
>------------------ Dont Start Racin Or I will Start
> Racin...Bets On That You'll Be Disgracin.
>
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TiGereYe....your encryped passwords will be in your
/etc/shadow file.
--
Alan
