On August 14, 2004 17:04, Simon Kitching wrote: > On Sun, 2004-08-15 at 11:55, Simon Kitching wrote: > > On Sun, 2004-08-15 at 06:14, Pete Clarke wrote: > > > Hi there, > > > > > > <dumb mode>I managed to delete the root entry in /etc/passwd whilst > > > playing on a test box</dumb mode> > > > Is there an easy way of re-inserting, or copying the backup passwd file > > > I have without physical access to the box? > > > > > > I can ssh into it, but only as a regular user - obviously I can't su to > > > root as it doesn't exist anymore :-) > > > > Sorry, I didn't read the original email properly, and missed the bit > about not having physical access to the machine. >
I have to say that this is one area where windows really shines -- it is much, much easier to remotely set a root/admin password in windows than in linux ;) I think your out of luck unless the test box was poorly configured. RJP -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
