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Re: [Full-disclosure] Root password change

Subject: Re: [Full-disclosure] Root password change
Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 14:09:54 +1200 (NZST)
spam said:

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.


Most *nix systems these days require you to enter the root password before
giving you a shell in single user mode. I guess its a security feature,
although if you're standing in front of the machine then its contents are
fully accessible to you, on the basis that you can boot from CD or remove
the drive manually.

Kerry

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Kerry Thompson
http://www.crypt.gen.nz

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