if you are using lilo, try typing: linux single
at the lilo prompt,, then when you are in,, type: passwd root
and make another root password..
if you are using grub,, I don't know what to tell you.
Frank Hauptle
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> Sent: Tuesday, 13 March 2001 12:51 AM
> To: Linux-Newbie
> Subject: [newbie] forget password of root
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> Hi to all...
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> What can I do, if a forgot the password of root?
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> (I can login with other user, but I don't remeber the password)
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> Thanks in advance.
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