> >hi, > >does anybody has idea about reseting the root password in linux when the > >system boots incase the user has forgot the password ?
Boot from one of the LiveCDs, then access the /etc/passwd, /etc/shadow and all relevant files on the HDD, remove the encrypted entries, then reboot into installed linux. I think root password should now be empty. Disclaimer : These instructions should be used only as guideline and may not be complete. I take no responsibilty for any side effects. It is always advisable to have a backup of the files that you are modifying, so that you can at least get back to 'existing' setup. -DP -- ______________________________________________________________________ Pune GNU/Linux Users Group Mailing List: (plug-mail@plug.org.in) List Information: http://plug.org.in/mailing-list/listinfo/plug-mail Send 'help' to [EMAIL PROTECTED] for mailing instructions.
