password recovery on used power mac G4

[Kaveman]

Can't recover a password only reset it and you need the DVD to do that.

 

[ryanvade]

Theis no other way? Can I find a shadow file? To go with /etc/passwd?

 

[ryanvade]

What are some reasons it won't boot from cd?

 

[Cory Cooper]

-Do you need any of the data on the Mac? Why not just reformat the HD and install a fresh copy of Mac OS X?
-Are you trying to boot from the Linux CD? Which version?

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[Kaveman]

There is no other way!

Get the correct version of the DVD and you can either re-insall or reset the password.

 

[ryanvade]

Okay. If I get a linux cd designed for power pc processors will I be able to boot from that. If so I will just install that. And skip OS X completely. I kinda wanted to do that anyway. Would Hazards OS X install disk work instead of the Official? I can't afford to buy it anywhere.