I will keep the opening concept model simple.

There are obvious differences in multiuser systems and a "single user personal" one. Many of us are in that "single user" class. And often are testing distro installs for short times then starting over. I propose an intentionally less "secure" password recovery mode.

Some method to replicate the "paperclip soft reset" function.

Any comments on how one would best do so?

TIA

Oren