LinuxQuestions.org
Share your knowledge at the LQ Wiki.
Go Back   LinuxQuestions.org > Forums > Linux Forums > Linux - Newbie
User Name
Password
Linux - Newbie This Linux forum is for members that are new to Linux.
Just starting out and have a question? If it is not in the man pages or the how-to's this is the place!

Notices


Reply
  Search this Thread
Old 04-30-2012, 05:12 AM   #1
biker-skibum
LQ Newbie
 
Registered: Apr 2012
Location: Pembroke, UK
Distribution: Slackware
Posts: 3

Rep: Reputation: Disabled
Question Slackware 13.37 after login darkstar:~# - What now?


Slackware 13.37 I have installed this and rebooted. I arrived at login and after googling I entered root (I did not set a password purposely).
This was accepted and I now have the prompt darkstar:~#
I have no idea how to get beyond this and into some sort of GUI.
This is my first toe-in-the-water attempt with LINUX.
TIA for any advice.
Steve
 
Old 04-30-2012, 05:17 AM   #2
linuxlover.chaitanya
Senior Member
 
Registered: Apr 2008
Location: Gurgaon, India
Distribution: Cent OS 6/7
Posts: 4,638

Rep: Reputation: Disabled
Okay. While installing did you install X? If you did, you could get a GUI prompt by typing startx on the prompt. But this is a bad idea to not have a password for root account. You should create a new non root account and use that for day to day work and only use root for administrative tasks.
 
Old 04-30-2012, 05:17 AM   #3
TommyC7
Member
 
Registered: Mar 2012
Distribution: Slackware, Alma, OpenBSD, FreeBSD
Posts: 563

Rep: Reputation: Disabled
startx -- but I would setup another user and definitely put a root password on that (command is passwd).

Google is your friend for most of the basic things including for the question you asked.
 
Old 04-30-2012, 05:22 AM   #4
jv2112
Member
 
Registered: Jan 2009
Location: New England
Distribution: Arch Linux
Posts: 719

Rep: Reputation: 106Reputation: 106
Lightbulb

http://www.slackbook.org/


I am not sure if your attempt at slackware was just a random selection or by design but Slackware is a distribution for typically more advanced users. Think of it as a car enthusiasts who plans on restoring an old 57 chevy who found a car with an engine block inside a frame and some tires. You build he rest. If you want that kind of challenge I have attached a link that may help with your Linux / Slackware education.

First Hint : startx ( This may work----> Depends on what you did so far)

If this is not what you intended I would suggest looking at either Linux Mint (almost everything is done for you) or Debian Sqeeze ( alot is set up for you, but still requires some learning to get it fully set up.)

Good Luck & Welcome to the fun world of Linux !!!!
 
Old 04-30-2012, 06:58 AM   #5
biker-skibum
LQ Newbie
 
Registered: Apr 2012
Location: Pembroke, UK
Distribution: Slackware
Posts: 3

Original Poster
Rep: Reputation: Disabled
Question Why Slackware

First I tried startx and that got me into a GUI - Thanks.

Second I chose SLACKWARE because I tried MINT and it crashed the PC. I tried UBUNTU and it crashed the PC (In an almost identical manner) So not being one to give up I tried SLAX which I ran from the CD fine. Everything was OK graphics wise, I was able to access the internet (wirelessly) without problem. So I thought I would try the slackware DVD and boot from hard disk. Then what didn't work I could play around with until it did or I had to junk it.

I have a pair of Logitech Z10 speakers connected via USB but no sound so far. The installation disk for them looks like it's for windows. I cannot find any LINUX instructions whatsoever. I sort of expected a generic USB speaker driver to install. Is this too optimistic?

Regards,

Steve
 
Old 04-30-2012, 07:25 AM   #6
TroN-0074
Senior Member
 
Registered: Dec 2011
Location: Michigan USA
Distribution: OpenSUSE 13.2 64bit-Gnome on ASUS U52F
Posts: 1,444

Rep: Reputation: 340Reputation: 340Reputation: 340Reputation: 340
Hi biker-skibum. Congratulation on installing Slackware.
Like others pointed out you should create a user account and log in to that account for everyday use. Log into your root account only if you are doing administrative tasks.

You can also set KDM if you prefer to log in to in the graphical mode, or depend what is your desktop manager you can set up XDM or GDM. That is the little screen that let you log in. You will have to change the run lever.

There is a Slackware sub-forum under the linux distribution forums you can post your Slackware questions there.

Good luck to you!
 
Old 04-30-2012, 10:06 AM   #7
yancek
LQ Guru
 
Registered: Apr 2008
Distribution: Slackware, Ubuntu, PCLinux,
Posts: 11,221

Rep: Reputation: 2669Reputation: 2669Reputation: 2669Reputation: 2669Reputation: 2669Reputation: 2669Reputation: 2669Reputation: 2669Reputation: 2669Reputation: 2669Reputation: 2669
Quote:
I sort of expected a generic USB speaker driver to install. Is this too optimistic?
If you mean on the Logitech installation disk, yes. Not likely to have Linux drivers there.
If they are connected by usb port, run "lsusb" command without quotes and post the output, particularly anything pertaining to speakers.
You could try search by the name of your speakers and add Linux to it on google or whichever search engine you use. Have you checked settings in KMix, should be a sound icon or you could run alsamixer in a terminal (as root).
 
  


Reply


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is Off
HTML code is Off



Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
After darkstar login ? RashidNQH Slackware 5 01-13-2007 09:13 AM
Darkstar Login Bengooch7 Linux - Newbie 6 04-24-2005 09:54 AM
slackware darkstar login ID gatliffe Slackware 19 11-19-2003 04:26 AM
Darkstar login Gnux Slackware 10 07-03-2003 05:17 PM
DarkStar login bebleu Slackware 5 05-16-2003 05:56 PM

LinuxQuestions.org > Forums > Linux Forums > Linux - Newbie

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:36 PM.

Main Menu
Advertisement
My LQ
Write for LQ
LinuxQuestions.org is looking for people interested in writing Editorials, Articles, Reviews, and more. If you'd like to contribute content, let us know.
Main Menu
Syndicate
RSS1  Latest Threads
RSS1  LQ News
Twitter: @linuxquestions
Open Source Consulting | Domain Registration