On Sun, Oct 30, 2016 at 09:54:33AM +0100, Christophe De Natale wrote: > Le 29/10/2016 à 22:07, Klaus Becker a écrit : > > On samedi 29 octobre 2016 21:11:25 CEST Klaus Becker wrote: > > > Hi, > > > > > > I installed Debian 8 on an Ibook G4 but I forgot passwords. > > > > > > I know how to create a new password with grub, but not with yaboot. Is > > > there > > > any way or do I have to reinstall the system? > > > > > > Is it possible while using the installation CD at > > > http://cdimage.debian.org/ > > > debian-cd/8.6.0/powerpc/iso-cd/debian-8.6.0-powerpc-netinst.iso? > > > > > > I installed Debian there is a long time, I did not use the macbook and I > > > forgot a lot. Will the macbook boot on the CD or is there any manipulation > > > necessary? > > > > > > nice we > > > > > > Klaus > > Meanwhile I downloaded the above image and I tried to boot on it by: > > > > - alt-pomme-o-f > > > > - boot cd:,\install\yaboot > > > > I get the message " Can't open device or file". > > > > Klaus > > > Hi Klaus, > > Did you give a try by pushing "c" key to boot on the cd ? > Otherwise with "option" key (alt) in order to display all booting capable > media. > > Regards, > > Christophe >
And the install media should have an option to mount the installed system and execute a rescue shell, where you can chroot to your installed system and then change your password, so no need to reinstall. Cascardo.
