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[Shredmandan]

I have a server with Ubuntu 9.03 installed by a tech guy I had doing some work for me. The guy disappeared, I forgot the password and I would sure like to get access to the data, including a very large music library of flacs I spent 100's of hours on.

[ezman604]

Several things you can try. First, try he default password which is "password" without the quotes.
Here are some other tips.

https://askubuntu.com/questions/24006/how-do-i-reset-a-lost-administrative-password

There are also password recovery programs you can download to a jump drive or disk and boot to that drive. Let us know if any of these help.

[Taso1000]

I have a server with Ubuntu 9.03 installed by a tech guy I had doing some work for me. They guy disappeared, I forgot the password and I would sure like to get access to the data, including a very large music library of flacs I spent 100's of hours on.

Dan,

As long as the drive isn't encrypted you should be able to see the data when connected to another linux box or create an Ubuntu live cd and boot from that.  Once you can see your files on the hard drive you're free to do what you want.

Taso

Taso

[ezman604]

Another set of instructions...

https://www.howtogeek.com/howto/linux/reset-your-forgotten-ubuntu-password-in-2-minutes-or-less/

[Shredmandan]

Thanks for the replys guys. Ill try these suggestions tonight and let you know what happens.

[Wayne52]

I've been using Linux Mint for several years pretty much trouble free, I always use Firefox as a browser too.  I'll never ever go back to MS(junk).