rosetta: > > I am using the kernel-2.6.11-1-386 and grub. > In boot menu, I have choosed the "recovery mode". But while the > system boot completely, it prompt "Give root password for > mantenance(or Control-D to continue):". > If I press ctrl+d, then it will use normal runlevel.
It's a feature. Imagine everyone who is able to reboot your machine had immediate root access. I wouldn't even want that behaviour on my desktop at home. Not to mention my laptop... My advice: use a rescue CD to edit your /etc/passwd or chroot into your environment. J. -- There is no justice in road accidents. [Agree] [Disagree] <http://www.slowlydownward.com/NODATA/data_enter2.html>
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