Re: [TCLUG:9281] Lost Linux Password

[Ben Kochie <ben@nerp.net>]

most linux distros require root password for single user mode, as they
should

Thank You,
        Ben Kochie (ben@nerp.net)

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On Tue, 19 Oct 1999, Scot W. Jenkins wrote:

> 
> assuming no one was smart enough to add "restricted" and password
> sections to /etc/lilo.conf, this will do it:
> 
> 	linux 1
> 
> and yes, you should quarter the individual who forgot it!
> 
> Steven E. Rogerman wrote:
> > I need help with recovering a lost root password on one of our linux boxes.
> > One of our developers is doing all of the systems admin stuff on a stand
> > alone linux box, and has forgot the root password for this system. How can
> > I recover the root password short of a reload.
> > Steven Rogerman
> > Systems Administrator
> > 1620 Greenview Drive South West
> > Rochester, Minnesota, 55902 - USA
> > Phone: 507-288-3154
> > Fax: 507-289-1108
> > steven.rogerman@ftlsys.com
> > http://www.ftlsystems.com
> > 
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