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08-27-2004, 02:09 AM
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Registered: Aug 2004
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linux single in debian
i forgot my root password, how could i start debian to boot in linuxsingle for me to change my root password, tnx in advance.
newbie here...
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08-27-2004, 03:32 AM
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Registered: May 2002
Location: Essex, UK
Distribution: Debian, Redhat, AIX 5L
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you cant, you still need a root password to get into single user mode.
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08-27-2004, 08:37 AM
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LQ Newbie
Registered: Aug 2004
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tnx a lot, anywway how can i go to single user mode??
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08-27-2004, 08:46 AM
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Registered: Sep 2003
Distribution: Debian testing/unstable
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boot into knoppix, su to root, mount your root directory (if it isnt already) and chroot it (ex: chroot /dev/hda1). Now run passwd.
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08-27-2004, 08:55 AM
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Registered: Aug 2004
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tnx a lot i will try that.
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