PASSWORD LOST!!

[J65nko]

On Mon, Feb 8, 2010 at 7:53 PM, Eric Petersen
<ericp at andersonbrothers.biz> wrote:
> Hey guys,
>
> I have a web/ftp server loaded with FreeBSD. This was done a couple of years
> back. Since then the person or persons that did the original install have
> gone out of business and cannot be found.
>
> Currently I have an issue logging into the ftp. I hooked a monitor up to the
> server and I'm getting "filesystem full" errors and since I don't have a
> password to get in I cannot have it fixed by someone that knows UNIX. I have
> made numerous attempts to contact the person that installed on a personal
> level. But I'm getting the impression he has moved with no forwarding.
>
> I you have need for more information I will supply it. I just don't know
> where to start. Our company's ftp is down and doesn't look like it will
> return anytime soon with out further assistance.
>
> Thank you for your time and have a great day.
>

Read http://www.freebsd.org/doc/en_US.ISO8859-1/books/faq/admin.html#FORGOT-ROOT-PW
how to become root or the superuser.

It could be wise to hire somebody to fix the problem.