Just to let every one know the way to change the root password if you forget it (or
for some other reason) is to at the the LILO (I use LILO becuase it is better, I
think) prompt type
linux 1
then run 'passwd' and change any of the passwords on the system.
You realy don't want people doning thi
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> Does anyone know how to find out what a lost password is?
>> I don't think you can, as a security precation. You just have to set a
>> new password.
The way Linux is setup (unless changed by hand) passwords are shadowed and
encrypted with SH-5, so there absolutely is
Gary wrote:
> Why have I been getting these messages for the past several days. My
> post does get to the newbie group, but I always get this bounce.
> Anybody else get these?
>
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> Gary
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> [EMAIL PROTECTED] said:
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Does anyone know how to find out what a lost password is?
I don't think you can, as a security precation. You just have to set a new
password.
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> Dennis - A registered Linux user #180842
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else get these?
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> Gary
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> [EMAIL PROTECTED] said:
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Why have I been getting these messages for the past several days. My
post does get to the newbie group, but I always get this bounce.
Anybody else get these?
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Regards
Gary
[EMAIL PROTECTED] said:
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: [newbie] Lost passwords
> Sen
> Does anyone know how to find out what a lost password is? Also how do
> you delete a user name?
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> Dennis - A registered Linux user #180842
The easiest way is to type "linux single" at startup when you boot up.
You will be in bash. Type passwd root
then type in the new root pas
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I use linuxconf from a terminal window and then get into the User section to
add/remove/update users.
Jerry
<< Log on as root, and use one of the usermangement apps. (can't remember
what they are called). On 7 they should be in gnome, X apps bit (that is
if you are us
Log on as root, and use one of the usermangement apps. (can't remember
what they are called). On 7 they should be in gnome, X apps bit (that is
if you are using Kde). From there you can delte users, change there
passwords and stuff like that.
Mark Hillary
Root is all powerfull, I am Root, beware
Does anyone know how to find out what a lost password is? Also how do
you delete a user name?
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