Stupidity

[James Gray]

On Mon, 17 Dec 2007 01:53:17 pm Jason Mocanu wrote:
> Here's a stupid question/issue for you! I haven't used my Ubuntu
> laptop in a couple of months and I've forgotten my password! Any
> ideas on how to get in and change it?

3 Options:

1. Boot into "rescue" mode (I think that's what they call it) and simply 
run "passwd".  IIRC, rescue mode doesn't require your password.

2. Live CD.  Boot into a live CD, mount your root partition, use "chroot" to 
create a "real" environment, then use "passwd" to change your password.  
Reboot as normal (without the Live CD) and login with your new password.

3. Ye olde "init=/bin/bash" trick.  JFGI

Cheers,

James
-- 
[It is] best to confuse only one issue at a time.
                -- K&R
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