[ILUG] root password has changed - how do I reset it?

[John Madden]

On (02/10/02 15:19), steve ryan didst pronounce:
> 
> I need to reset the password but I'm not sure exactly how to do this. I've 
> read a few things from googling but I was wondering if you guys have any tips 
> on how to do this?
> 
Easiest way is just to boot into single user mode and change it normally
there.

I'd also be suspect of being logged out and having a root password
changed -- was the computer connected to any network or the internet??

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Chat ya later,

John.
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