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Re: Root password change


From: Michael Holstein <michael.holstein () csuohio edu>
Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2006 14:58:09 -0500

Isn't it easier to boot into single user mode and reset the password? It
doesn't require you to load the live CD which is one less step.

depends on if they setup 'console' as insecure or not in /etc/ttys.

~Mike.

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