> I do it by rebooting up in single user mode, then I edit the passwd file.
>
> When Lilo comes up, type 'linux single'. That puts you in single user mode. Then
>call up your fave editor and open /etc/passwd. Go down to the root entry and take
>out the password. Don't leave *anything* between the colons. Save it off and
>reboot. Root will be accessable by *ANYBODY*, so change that password *FAST*.
>
Why not just boot single user, and then 'passwd root' ?
-Randy
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