Re: [TCLUG:9281] Lost Linux Password

["Scot W. Jenkins" <swjenkins@attglobal.net>]

assuming no one was smart enough to add "restricted" and password
sections to /etc/lilo.conf, this will do it:

	linux 1

and yes, you should quarter the individual who forgot it!

Steven E. Rogerman wrote:
> I need help with recovering a lost root password on one of our linux boxes.
> One of our developers is doing all of the systems admin stuff on a stand
> alone linux box, and has forgot the root password for this system. How can
> I recover the root password short of a reload.
> Steven Rogerman
> Systems Administrator
> 1620 Greenview Drive South West
> Rochester, Minnesota, 55902 - USA
> Phone: 507-288-3154
> Fax: 507-289-1108
> steven.rogerman@ftlsys.com
> http://www.ftlsystems.com
> 
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