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Old 08-16-2001, 11:35 AM   #1
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Boot Question


I need to know how to boot in single mode and set the read-write option during boot, can anybody help me?

Thanx in advance
 
Old 08-16-2001, 11:53 AM   #2
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at lilo type linux single.... not sure on the read write option, somewhere in your startup scripts i am sure.
 
Old 08-16-2001, 02:03 PM   #3
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Maybe I should explain a little more...

I can't change the startup scripts because the read/write option isn't enabled for single user mode and I can't log in any other way. (I know, I screwed up big time) Is there an easy fix? Or do I have to reinstall my distribution or completely wipe the drive and then reinstall, or what?
 
Old 08-16-2001, 02:12 PM   #4
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so are you saying you basically don't know root's password and you have disabled single user mode..
if that is the case, I think your basically screwed.
 
Old 08-16-2001, 05:37 PM   #5
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You can always boot from a linux 'demo' CD, or live file system CD then just use the mount command to make you normal root partition accessible and edit /etc/shadow to remove roots password entry (not the whole line though!!). You can often do this using install disks too.

cheers

Jamie...
 
  


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