Re: Fsck encrypted filesystem
Richard Hector wrote: I don't understand why ubuntu users keep coming to debian forumes with their ubuntu problems. I don't see that anyone has done that in this thread; I was merely using it as an example. I know that Debian can set up sudo at install time, though I don't think I've done it. I know that Ubuntu sets up sudo and doesn't set a root password. I deduced that perhaps Debian does the same thing if set up that way, and perhaps that's why the OP didn't know the root password - because maybe there isn't one. Richard Richard, it's fine ... to me ... but each building has a foundation - it does not mean that each building is the same. It was rather rhetorical question I asked :-) Actually I think they (ubuntu) even link su to sudo, but I'm not quite sure. I've tried it for may be 2 months, but it was not satisfying (the kde part even less) regards -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org
Re: Fsck encrypted filesystem
Alex Potter wrote: On Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:50:08 +0100, Richard Hector wrote: I think it's the normal Ubuntu way, right? It is. I don't understand why ubuntu users keep coming to debian forumes with their ubuntu problems. besides the explanation given by ubuntu for dropping the root account is quite hard to understand like many things I've seen on their system. regards -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org
Re: Fsck encrypted filesystem
On 01/29/2009 04:33 PM, Emanoil Kotsev wrote: Alex Potter wrote: On Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:50:08 +0100, Richard Hector wrote: I think it's the normal Ubuntu way, right? It is. I don't understand why ubuntu users keep coming to debian forumes with their ubuntu problems. besides the explanation given by ubuntu for dropping the root account is quite hard to understand like many things I've seen on their system. Let's not forget NetworkMangler. I installed dual-boot Ubuntu on my kids's computer because of the handy gui partition resizer tool, but *hated* the actual Ubuntu installation. Must be too used to the CLI. -- Ron Johnson, Jr. Jefferson LA USA I am not surprised, for we live long and are celebrated poopers. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org
Re: Fsck encrypted filesystem
Ron Johnson wrote: Let's not forget NetworkMangler. I installed dual-boot Ubuntu on my kids's computer because of the handy gui partition resizer tool, but *hated* the actual Ubuntu installation. Must be too used to the CLI. long lives cli, amen! -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org
Re: Fsck encrypted filesystem
On Thu, 2009-01-29 at 23:33 +0100, Emanoil Kotsev wrote: Alex Potter wrote: On Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:50:08 +0100, Richard Hector wrote: I think it's the normal Ubuntu way, right? It is. I don't understand why ubuntu users keep coming to debian forumes with their ubuntu problems. I don't see that anyone has done that in this thread; I was merely using it as an example. I know that Debian can set up sudo at install time, though I don't think I've done it. I know that Ubuntu sets up sudo and doesn't set a root password. I deduced that perhaps Debian does the same thing if set up that way, and perhaps that's why the OP didn't know the root password - because maybe there isn't one. Richard -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org
Re: Fsck encrypted filesystem
2009/1/26 line...@ruiner.halo.nu: Hi I have a relaively recent debian install with LUKS encrypted filesystem, default options. An error has been detected on the HD and it will not boot anymore, FSCK wants the root password to do system maintenence. I do not know the root password and I would like to fsck the drive. How can I do this? Wow, good luck with this (Having never played with encrypted volumes because of the added complexity and problems), My advice would be to: 1: Find the root password. 2: Implement recovery procedures. or 1: Boot using a rescue media with your volume encryption key, mount the root fs and modify the root password. 2: fsck the file system. 3: Implement recovery procedures. or Reinstall the system. Hopefully someone else here will be able to give you some pointers although by encrypting the drive you are trying to thwart the exact things you need to accomplish. Adrian -- 24x7x365 != 24x7x52 Stupid or bad maths? erno hm. I've lost a machine.. literally _lost_. it responds to ping, it works completely, I just can't figure out where in my apartment it is. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org
Re: Fsck encrypted filesystem
line...@ruiner.halo.nu wrote: Hi I have a relaively recent debian install with LUKS encrypted filesystem, default options. An error has been detected on the HD and it will not boot anymore, FSCK wants the root password to do system maintenence. I do not know the root password and I would like to fsck the drive. How can I do this? Thanks -Alan Just to make sure: Do you get grub screen? Do you get the initial prompt to type the passphrase? When you say 'it will not boot anymore', explain please at which stage it stucks. G. smime.p7s Description: S/MIME Cryptographic Signature
Re: Fsck encrypted filesystem
On Mon, 2009-01-26 at 09:17 +0100, line...@ruiner.halo.nu wrote: Hi I have a relaively recent debian install with LUKS encrypted filesystem, default options. An error has been detected on the HD and it will not boot anymore, FSCK wants the root password to do system maintenence. I do not know the root password and I would like to fsck the drive. How can I do this? Thanks -Alan Boot with any Linux Live disk which support cryptsetup. Then map the encrypted volume (e.g. hdc1): # cryptsetup luksOpen /dev/hdc1 unencryptednode Then 'fsck' the disk: # fsck /dev/mapper/unencryptednode That is it. btw. strange you know the password for the encryption, but not for root? Best, Rob -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org
Re: Fsck encrypted filesystem
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 line...@ruiner.halo.nu wrote: Hi I have a relaively recent debian install with LUKS encrypted filesystem, default options. An error has been detected on the HD and it will not boot anymore, FSCK wants the root password to do system maintenence. I do not know the root password and I would like to fsck the drive. How can I do this? - From what you write, I have to assume that there is a good reason, why the person who installed the system did not give you the root password. She/He should either give you the root password or take care of your problem. Depending of the configuration of your system, it might be possible to 'break into' your box, but this might as well be illegal. Good luck, Johannes -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.9 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iEYEARECAAYFAkl9j6wACgkQC1NzPRl9qEXJqwCcCUogFFyrbORrDtNN5y3SU4JA y1EAn1tcP8T9J8YQcZFbVa7hqjBRJuOi =PPSZ -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org
Re: Fsck encrypted filesystem
On Mon, 2009-01-26 at 11:25 +0100, Johannes Wiedersich wrote: - From what you write, I have to assume that there is a good reason, why the person who installed the system did not give you the root password. Isn't that normal if you choose to setup sudo during installation? I don't think I've set up a debian box like that, but I think it's the normal Ubuntu way, right? There is no root password; sudo is the only way. Richard -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org
Re: Fsck encrypted filesystem
On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 02:17:39AM -0600, line...@ruiner.halo.nu wrote: Hi I have a relaively recent debian install with LUKS encrypted filesystem, default options. An error has been detected on the HD and it will not boot anymore, FSCK wants the root password to do system maintenence. I do not know the root password and I would like to fsck the drive. How can I do this? presuming you have grub (and its not password protected) and you have the encryption password. on boot up, press e when you get to the grubmenu and init=/bin/bash to the kernel line and then b to boot that should get you to where u want to b Thanks -Alan -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org -- Pilfering Treasury property is paticularly dangerous: big thieves are ruthless in punishing little thieves. -- Diogenes signature.asc Description: Digital signature
Re: Fsck encrypted filesystem
On Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:50:08 +0100, Richard Hector wrote: I think it's the normal Ubuntu way, right? It is. -- Regards Alex http://www.badphorm.co.uk/ -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of unsubscribe. Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org
