Re: Single user mode

Systemkennung Linux (linux@mailhost.uni-koblenz.de)
Wed, 15 Jan 1997 20:29:38 +0100 (MET)

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> > Some distributors execute /bin/sulogin in "single user" mode so you
> > will be challenged for a password even in single user mode. This
> > will prevent you from logging in.
>
> But doesnt 'linux init=/bin/sh' always work? If init does not run
> then inittab will be ignored.

That's why you have the restricted mode in Lilo for Intel machines. It's
also yet another reason why all the ARC firmware versions for MIPS I've yet
seen suck from security point of view.

Ralf

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