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> I have a Linux box working as a server. It works perfectly:-) > The problem is it was set up by a previous technician who has now left- > taking the root password with him. Yes- I can (and have) mounted the > disk in another box and can therefore get root access to all files. > Is there any way of setting a new root password? > > Thanks > James > Boot from a gentoo install CD, mount the roofs in /mnt/gentoo type chroot /mnt/gentoo /bin/bash once in type passwd and set a new password... job done :-) -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG Mail majordomo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with "unsubscribe list" in the message body to unsubscribe. FAQ: www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html