[ILUG] root password has changed - how do I reset it?

[Breathnach, Proinnsias (Dublin)]

1) Obtain ILUG BBC
2) Boot machine with BBC
3) Mount your system's root partition on /mnt
4) Edit /etc/passwd on _your_ system, remove the root passwd (second field,
probably x as you're using /etc/shadow !)
5) Reboot system
6) Log on as root and set the password.

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> -----Original Message-----
> Hi Guys,
> 
> Hope someone can help me with this.
> 
> For some reason my PC was back at the login prompt this morning - probably
> 
> due to a power outtage. As a result my root password is not working
> anymore. 
> Yup, this is strange but I have no other explanation for it.
> 
> I need to reset the password but I'm not sure exactly how to do this. I've
> 
> read a few things from googling but I was wondering if you guys have any
> tips 
> on how to do this?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> PS: I'm using Red Hat 7.2. 
>