New iMac problem with log in, start up assistant

Just got a new iMac and used Set Up Assistant to transfer files and settings from my Mac mini (Tiger). I am now getting a log in screen prompting for a password. On my Mac mini, I never assigned a password to the machine since I am the only user. I cannot for the life of me figure out how to log onto the new iMac without entered a password. Can anyone direct me on how to either disable or reset the password on the new iMac?

Boot off the Leopard DVD and select (after you've chosen a language, and after the installer has appeared) from the Utilities menu in the menu bar at the top of the screen (which may not appear until after you have moved the mouse up there) the reset password utility. That will allow you to reset the password.
Also see http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306508
Message was edited by: Mr.Lobotomy (clarification: I don't mean to reinstall Leopard!)

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Hi,
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PicknatariMessage Edited by Picknatari on 07-20-2008 07:3 PM

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