> I searched through the archives and found some problems people had with not
> knowing the root password but no solutions.
>
> Is there anyway to get under or in a linix box when you do not know the root
> password???
>
> I had someone leave and they only knew the password.
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*.
Keven
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