Reset root password

Discussion in 'Acer Aspire One' started by h121, Oct 16, 2008.

  1. h121

    h121

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    Hi,

    This is a bit embarrassing, but I managed to misplace my root password.

    I know I can reset it if I boot to single user mode, but how do I get to the grub boot screen? When I boot I just get the default splash screen for a couple of seconds before X starts. I'm using the default Linpus Lite installation.

    How do I get to the grub boot screen?

    Thanks in advance!
     
    h121, Oct 16, 2008
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  2. h121

    Grim Squeaker

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    Try typing the following in a terminal:
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    sudo passwd
    Voila - you can change the root password. No need for single user mode.
    Yes - Acer really thought security was important ;)
     
    Grim Squeaker, Oct 16, 2008
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    That was the ticket! Thank you!

    And yeah, go Acer! :twisted:
     
    h121, Oct 16, 2008
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