Re: [cobalt-users] Re: Re:dead root password

[Mike Vanecek <nospam99@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Tue, 27 Jun 00 09:59:47 -0700, charlie wood <charliew@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

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:>Does anyone know where can I get an OS install CD and just rebuild the 
:>system to factory delivery defaults? Is there a way to console in and 
:>operate in single user mode, and have root access? Or, are there any 
:>ideas of how I can remedy the situation? I simply need to add admin back 
:>to the wheel, root and sys groups, and create a new root password. But 
:>I've managed to destroy root access to my own machine. Arrghh!

You can order a restore CD from Cobalt, but it will delete everything a
restore it factory settings. You will need a compatible NIC (not always an
easy task) on a machine to which you can connect a crossover cable. The
restore CD will need to be booted on the CD reader on the feed machine.

:>thanks, and no laughing!  ;-)

No laughing matter if one has ever had to restore their machine.