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From: "grcuerrier" <grcuerrier@cnwl.igs.net>
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Subject: Lost root password
Date: Tue, 23 Dec 1997 19:48:52 -0500
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One of my techs entered a new root password, which he has forgotten.  Is
there any way a user with "wheel" access can reset the root password
without having to redo the whole server?

Strange question I know.  I thought possibly there would be a way upon
power up.  Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.