On Mon, 19 Nov 2001, Mansur, Warren wrote: > You know, I found that Debian still asks you for the root password even > when typing 'linux single'. It's traced down to this line in > /etc/inittab: > > # What to do in single-user mode. > ~~:S:wait:/sbin/sulogin
In that event, use 'linux init=/bin/sh' instead of 'linux single' at the boot prompt. The 'init=' boot option specifies your initial process. By specifying the shell (instead of the default '/sbin/init'), you bypass any and all scripts and other configuration mechanisms the distro vendor may have implemented. That can be thwarted by using the 'restricted' option of LILO, which causes LILO to prompt for a password when booting with arguments. In that event, you pretty much have to boot from external media (e.g., your install CD), and edit the password file manually. *That* can be thwarted by BIOS passwords that restrict booting from external media. In that event, you remove the HDD and install it as a secondary disk in a working system. ;-) -- Ben Scott <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> | The opinions expressed in this message are those of the author and do not | | necessarily represent the views or policy of any other person, entity or | | organization. All information is provided without warranty of any kind. | ***************************************************************** To unsubscribe from this list, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the text 'unsubscribe gnhlug' in the message body. *****************************************************************
