Re: user name from security logs

[Emmanuel Goldstein <goldstein101 () gmail com>]

Hi everybody.

I've recently started to work in an Internet Cafe wich has a network
of 10 Pc's running linux (Debian Woody). The thing is that the guy
that was in charge of the network left without leaving the admin
password cause he was fired, so now we can only access the computers
with a regular user account.

I have physical access to the computer and i can also access all hd's
files using a LiveCD linux distribution.

So, here's my question:  Is there anyway to change the admin password
and/or get the machine's control back?  If not, Do i have to backup
and reinstall linux on every box?

Thanks for your help, Cheers!


Emmanuel Goldstein.
Room 101, Ministry of Truth.
W2 SE1, London, OCEANIA.