Re: Can't login to root

From: Rich Teer (rich.teer_at_rite-group.com)
Date: 01/29/05 

Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2005 20:03:39 GMT

On Sun, 30 Jan 2005, Wandering Destiny wrote:

> to login even at console? If I do a reboot to single user mode, will I be
> able to login as root?

No. Boot from CD and fix the problem.

The bitch-slap whoever broke it in the first place! 

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