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Old 05-07-2003, 09:40 AM   #1
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Linux i secure! I cant get into my computer

Hi!
My password expired!!!
I run Mandrake 8.2 and KDE at higher secure level.. I cant log in as root and neither can i log in as myself.. It just tells me to change my password imidiatly but wouldnt let me...
Well, shall I install Windows or???
Why cant i allways log in as root on the local machine???
I think its too much guessing during installprocess

pse somebody help...

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Old 05-07-2003, 09:58 AM   #2
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Pass linux single to your bootloader and set a new root and user password.

For root's:

passwd

For user:

passwd username

# Mandrake links
Mandrake home page
Mandrake Users website
Easy software management: Red Carpet
Maximum RPM
rpmfind
You didn't install the developmental packages? As root, command:
urpmi gcc
 
Old 05-07-2003, 11:20 AM   #3
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linux single ??
I have LILO in this machine and there I can select
1. linux
2. linux-secure
3. failsafe
non is working, all require login!?! (
I guess i need to bring up a terminal some way ??
 
Old 05-07-2003, 11:26 AM   #4
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linux single ??
I have LILO in this machine and there I can select
1. linux
2. linux-secure
3. failsafe
non is working, all require login!?! (
I guess i need to bring up a terminal some way ??
 
Old 05-07-2003, 11:29 AM   #5
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so press escape at the lilo screen and type in "linux single"
 
Old 05-07-2003, 11:35 AM   #6
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You should be able to hit a key to pass options as well. Watch the screen carefully upon boot.

Sorry, I use Grub.

LILO HOWTO 2.3 How Can I Interact at Boot Time?
 
Old 05-07-2003, 12:23 PM   #7
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Sorry for myself... not lilo... grub in texmode v0.91
There is a commandprompt avaible...
grub>
What shall I type? Do I get a terminal window?
 
Old 05-07-2003, 01:04 PM   #8
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If you go to an option and press e does it let you change it?
You just need to add single to your append= line. Not sure how to do it in text mode, but yes, it should give you a console on screen once it is done, all single user mode does is fire the system up, then instead of going multuser, fires up bash.
 
Old 05-07-2003, 01:20 PM   #9
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Oki ill try it... later
just found out myself how to do *laughing at myself*
what problem?? I went in BIOS and put back the clock a mounth... then my password hadnt expired yet... it worked now ive logged in and changed the password to a new one... )
tnx anyway for all help... Ive learned something new
cu
 
Old 05-09-2003, 10:04 PM   #10
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I went in BIOS and put back the clock a mounth... then my password hadnt expired yet...
That's hilarious. And clever thinking....
 
Old 05-11-2003, 04:12 PM   #11
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lol, I would never thought of that... good job
 
  


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