Re: [TCLUG:9281] Lost Linux Password

[^chewie <chewie@wookimus.net>]

On Tue, 19 Oct 1999, Ryan Bethke wrote:
RB >Wouldn't it actually be easier to use the following?
RB >LILO boot: Linux 1
RB >
RB >passwd
RB >
RB >Or do some distributions actually require a password even
RB >under this situation?

When I boot into single user mode, I get a prompt similar to the oen
below (Debian Distribution):

Enter the root password for single user mode (or Control-D for normal
use)

Later!

    ^chewie

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