Thanks Rphit,
It worked. Now what is this <restricted> Can you please explain. Also, is
there a way to disable the system from rebooting when I press
<ctr-alt-del>
Thanks,
-Siddharth.
>From: Rohit <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Re: [LI] Root Password
>Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2000 09:56:07 +0530
>
> > If I have forgotten my linux password (root and user). Even if I type
>linux
> > single at the prompt, afte boot up the system prompts me for for
>username
> > and password. How do get in??
>
>linux single
>
>should drop you to a root-shell.
>Now type
>
>#passwd <enter>
>
>and enter the password you want. What is the problem. [Assuming that
>your lilo.conf has not been molested to contain the line <restricted>]
>
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