How to reset password with Terminal?

I've just had a new HD fitted and rebooted my system from time machine, the password to access my user account does not seem to work any more. I've been advised that the thing to do is to reset it with 'terminal'
Can anyone help me wi this?

This is how for Snow Leopard, which is what your profile says you have:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1274

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