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jhocko · 07-17-2003, 05:53 PM

iv'e installed linux 7.1 and now how do i get past login localhost login comes up i type that type password and im still where i started no desktop just login correct help this newestbe thanx

Skyline · 07-17-2003, 05:57 PM

Hi Jhocko

Typically when your setting up a Linux distribution you are asked to create a Home password and username and a root password - Are you typing the correct Home password?

jhocko · 07-17-2003, 06:33 PM

exactly as promted i go to host or root and what comes up is esername@name or some such thing im re-installing to see what happens ill post results

michaelk · 07-17-2003, 08:00 PM

It appears from what you posted that you can log on and get a command line prompt but no X windows desktop. Did you select x to start on boot?

Did you select to install X windows? Did you see any configuration problems when installing X? It might be you selected the wrong graphics card or monitor.

If it fails again post your graphics card and monitor type. If you have fairly new stuff it might not be supported in 7.1. I assume your installing Redhat.

jhocko · 07-17-2003, 08:06 PM

i re-installed followed everything accordingly this time i only set up a root user pass now it comes up localhost login try my root pass always incorrect so nothing personal but to hey with redhat back to xp

tefal · 07-18-2003, 07:08 AM

Why not try and login as 'root' and then type 'startx' to see if you have a X-window system installed?