Support needed for Red Hat 7.2 novice!

karenandalan · 12-14-2009, 09:09 AM

Hi I've just been introduced to Linux system as part of a degree course. I've got a cd with Red Hat 7.2 which I have installed onto a pc at home. I can enter my log on name, but when prompted for my password it wont let me type one. Any ideas, I must admit I'm a complete novice at this so go slowly.

Kind regards
Karen

SethsdadtheLinuxer · 12-14-2009, 09:45 AM

sounds like you may have entered your password incorrectly when you installed it. try logging in as root.

michaelk · 12-14-2009, 10:28 AM

By design passwords are not echoed to the console as any * for security. Just type the password in the blind and then press the enter key. Was the CD part of your class materials? Redhat 7.2 is a very old distribution and will lack support for the latest hardware.

And welcome to LinuxQuestions.

XavierP · 12-14-2009, 10:29 AM

Moved: This thread is more suitable in Linux-General and has been moved accordingly to help your thread/question get the exposure it deserves.

XavierP · 12-14-2009, 10:30 AM

Red Hat 7.2 is very very old and may not run on your newer hardware. I would suggest using a more up to date distro like Fedora or Centos - not only are they more likely to work, but you'll also have the advantage of using current commands and software.