resetting login in Redhat 2.4.20-8

glamon · 11-25-2008, 04:11 PM

I was just given an older IBM Thinkpad loaded w/ I beleive Linux Redhat 2.4.20-8(?). Everything seems to work but can't login as I dont have the username/password. Is there a way to completely reset it the whole thing to make sure it is all functioning before I try loading XP pro on it? I've never even touched Linux before. Thanks!

krock923 · 11-25-2008, 04:23 PM

You could just put in a livecd if you just want to test it.

whk · 11-25-2008, 05:35 PM

At boot prompt use init 2
then use passwd to change it and hostname to find name
and get to know linx, unix and bash commands
use --help after commands or man before commands for aid
get to know the cli well
you may not get sound or full internet
hth & gl