Subject: Re: OFF TOPIC - Breaking into Ultrix 4.2 system
To: Douglas Meade <inforum@umd5.umd.edu>
From: Paul Thompson <thompson@new.rr.com>
List: port-vax
Date: 05/29/2002 00:40:50
You can boot 
boot rf(0,0,0)vmunix -s to get into single user mode. (assuming unit ID 0)
Supposedly a generous number of CTRL C's during boot will accomplish the 
same.

On Tue, 28 May 2002, Douglas Meade wrote:

> 
> I just got today a Microvax 3300.  It has 12 Mb RAM, 
> 1 RF30 (143 Mb) disk, and Ultrix 4.2 installed.  Is 
> there a way to boot this kitty into single user mode
> and change the root passwd?
> 
> Doug
> 
> 

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