per_adua32 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > % 4. Edit the second field, which is the encrypted password, of > % /etc/passwd to show nothing. It would look something like this:
> % You should then be able to login as root with no password at all. > Problem is I don't understand one logs in as root without a > password. Did you follow the instructions? If so, you should subsequently be able to boot your system, type 'root' at the Login: prompt and being thrown into a shell without ever being asked for a password. You can then use passwd(1) to set a new password for root. Of course this is highly insecure if the machine connects to a network automatically as it boots, so unplug any LAN connections you have while doing this, and preferably boot it into single user mode until you've created a new root password. -- Henning Makholm http://www.diku.dk/students/makholm
