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Old 12-08-2003, 11:43 AM   #1
Blondie
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Forgotten my root password

hi,

i have forgotten my root password due to my not using linux for a nukber of reasons. But I am desperate to get back in.

Is there anyway that I can find out my password or do i just have to reinstall?

Help!

Thanks

Blondie
 
Old 12-08-2003, 11:49 AM   #2
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hi Blondie, here is a link i found through a forum search that should help.

http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...ghlight=single
 
Old 12-08-2003, 11:50 AM   #3
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