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How can I fix the problem if a user forgets a password?

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Question:
On a NetWare LAN, encrypted passwords are used. If a user forgetsa password, is there a way for me to view the password?

Answer:
Log in with supervisor equivalence, or as someone who has theability to manage the user’s account. Reset the password to a knownstring, then put the password in expired state. The user can now log inand will be forced to change his or her password.

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