Updating from OS X 10.2.8 - System won't recognize password

I recently updated to OS X 10.5.6 directly from 10.2.8. The clerk at the Apple store didn't think that there would be a problem make this large of a leap, but after installing and rebooting, my system would not recognize my existing password. I was able to log in through the installation disc and changed the password, but when I logged back in, it would not accept the changed password (although the hint that I added when I changed the password showed up after three tries, so I have to assume that the changes were accepted and that the system simply isn't making the connection between what I enter as my password and what the password really is).
Any advice on what I can do to get back into my system? (And yes, I'm aware of all of the 'stupid user' issues, such as typing with caps lock on ... I made sure that the problem is not due to user error.)
I also do not have access to the old OS disks, so I can't reinstall the old operating system even if I COULD get into my system to do so.

That's what I'm saying: I did reset my password through the installation disc, but the system still would not accept this new password. I tried this multiple times with a variety of different passwords — both simple and complex. It made no difference.
Any other ideas?

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