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redsydus

redsydus

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Nov 21, 2003
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Hi all,

I forgot the root password on my linux slackware 9 !!
Is it possible to recover it and how ??
I have not the boot tapes !!!

thks in advance ..
 
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Hi,

Boot into single mode and change your password.

dbase77
 
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