[NCLUG] Hacking in as root

[Matt Taggart]

"Bryan Watkins" writes...

> Does anyone have a link on how to hack in as root though single user mode?

Are you asking how to boot single user or how to reset a root password?

IIRC single user mode still requires a login. If you want to reset the root 
passwd boot off a rescue disk, mount the disk, and edit /etc/passwd(or shadow).

How does that quote go? "No security without physical security"

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Matt Taggart
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