Hi

Some time ago, i forgot the root-password to my ageold RH7.2.... I know, stupid me, but it does happen i guess...

In any case, the Grub is configured so that it will not allow single-user-mode, so i decided to try to boot into knoppix and from there mount the RedHat's Root partition and modify the shadow file to erase root's password. (or to copy it somewhere to crack it...)

Sounds like a good plan ?

The only thing is, Knoppix does not recognize the smart-array which houses the root partition of the RH.
I quite newbie in linux, so I would definitely appreciate help.

How do enable the CCISS partitions underk knoppix and where can I mount them once enabled ?
Do I need some extra modules (outside knoppix CD), and if so, where to get them and how to install them ?

Also, do i dare to poke around another filesystem's data, without risking breaking something ?

The system I am trying to recover is RH7.2 with kernel 2.4.9-21
The CCISS drive is Compaq Smart Array 523 Controller
Adaptec AIC-7899 Ultra 160/m Adapter
Adaptec AHA274X/284X/294X (EISA/ULB/PCI-Fast SCSI)

All help Greatly Appreciated !

~dysfunctional