On Fri, 12 Jul 2002, Jeff Gutierrez wrote: > #First attempt to get in via single mode. At the LILO prompt use "linux > #single" (replace "linux" with whatever image you have registered). If > #that asks you for your password (as do Debian boxen by default), then > #attempt to use a basic shell as init, like say "linux init=/bin/bash". > #If that still asks you for a password (my LILO configs do), you will > #need to boot using a boot diskette or rescue CD with something like > #"rescue root=/dev/hda5 init=/bin/bash". > # > > Quick question: Even since I learned about the procedure you mentioned > about, I've always wondered if there's a way to setup a Linux box so > the root password can't be changed via the route you mentioned. Is > there? >
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