Root Password

i have searched the forums and have only found ways of resetting the root password if it is lost, is there an easy method simply through the console? the posts i have read include putting the install discs in etc, and my install disc happens to be at a friends house 150miles away. lol. and dont want to wait another 4-5weeks to get it. thanks very much.

Ross.

You could download a new cd/dvd probably less than 4-5 weeks even with a modem

/Geoff

If you happen to know, where on the hd /etc/passwd is saved, you could open the hd in a clean-room and eradicate the password with a magnet.

If you happen to know, where on the hd /etc/passwd is saved, you could open the hd in a clean-room and eradicate the password with a magnet.
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Are you being serious ???

/Geoff

Are you being serious ???

/Geoff
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Have you been?

If you happen to know, where on the hd /etc/passwd is saved, you could open the hd in a clean-room and eradicate the password with a magnet.
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hahaha, err, i think i'll give that method a miss. i'm guessing by your remark it is only possible to change the root password with the installation disc...?

Ross.

hahaha, err, i think i'll give that method a miss. i'm guessing by your remark it is only possible to change the root password with the installation disc...?

Ross.
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You don't need a full installation disk, i.m.o. You could do with a small distro bootable from a live cd or usb-stick.

If you happen to know, where on the hd /etc/passwd is saved, you could open the hd in a clean-room and eradicate the password with a magnet.
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I prefer to use a magnetic needle, more accurate.

You can try boot the kernel with modified parameter.
Reboot the machine. On Grub OS selection select the opensuse line. Make sure to stop the countdown first by moving it up or down. Enter:

init=/bin/bash

as boot options. Hit enter. After showing shell prompt

(none):/#

execute:

passwd

and enter your new password.
If this work, make sure to set password for your Grub.

You can try boot the kernel with modified parameter.
Reboot the machine. On Grub OS selection select the opensuse line. Make sure to stop the countdown first by moving it up or down. Enter:

init=/bin/bash

as boot options. Hit enter. After showing shell prompt

(none):/#

execute:

passwd

and enter your new password.
If this work, make sure to set password for your Grub.
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Done it now, instead of waiting to get my disc back in another couple of weeks i just downloaded another install disc. that's the beauty of open source