Reinstall CentOS

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borgward512
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Reinstall CentOS

Post by borgward512 » 2015/11/09 20:33:57

I dual booted CentOS 5.9 Many years ago with MS 98 SE. So many years ago that I forgot that CentOS was on that box. Don't remember the Root password. The situation is that I boot 98SE to run AutoCAD 14 for 2D work. Both my 98SE and AutoCAD disks are wonky, so can not reinstall them. I can run 98SE and AutoCAD after booting from GRUB, and I can boot to CentOS 5.9, but can not run as root. Can I reinstall 5.9 w/o disturbing windows? How? Do I need to reinstall a newer CentOS version for security? I run LinuxMint on my usual computer, but am considering using CentOS on the old box for added security for financial dealings.

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Re: Reinstall CentOS

Post by TrevorH » 2015/11/09 21:34:29

Try the wiki link to reset the root password https://wiki.centos.org/TipsAndTricks/ResetRootPassword
The future appears to be RHEL or Debian. I think I'm going Debian.
Info for USB installs on http://wiki.centos.org/HowTos/InstallFromUSBkey
CentOS 5 and 6 are deadest, do not use them.
Use the FAQ Luke

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