Forgot my ROOT PASSWORD...

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From: Tux
Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2000 00:00

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Hi there,

Do I have to reinstall Linux if I forgot my root password, or is there
some way to get back into the system without doing this...???

Thanks..

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From: Tux <tgjp@thezone.net>
Subject: Forgot my ROOT PASSWORD...
Date: 2000/04/13
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