Linux Mandriva

rmsowders · 01-18-2007, 07:11 PM

hello, im am new here and new to linux. i just installed Mandriva 2007 and i already have troubles. i have logged in but nothing happens, right now it only shows:

example@localhost~]$

how do i get into linux, the part of linux that i can do stuff, like in windows? thanks in advance

pixellany · 01-18-2007, 08:29 PM

I've seen some other posts on Mandriva not starting up in the GUI (AKA windows). during installation, were there any steps or error messages relating to your monitor and video card?
Immediate things to try include "startx" or "init 5". These commands get entered at the prompt that you described. (If you are interested, this is called the "command line".)
If none of this helps, do some searches here.

rmsowders · 01-18-2007, 09:19 PM

there was one error about a file missing in setup but setup continued. what should i do?

pixellany · 01-18-2007, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by rmsowders

there was one error about a file missing in setup but setup continued. what should i do?

Try what I already suggested, maybe??

If you can't recall what the error was and nothing else works, then simply re-install and watch for clues.

rmsowders · 01-18-2007, 09:41 PM

i have already tried "startx" but "init 5" doesnt even do anything. i guess i will just reinstall it.

rmsowders · 01-18-2007, 09:45 PM

ok. it said that "a mandatory file, mandi-ifw, is missing" is it a bad copy of the OS?

manianbala29 · 01-18-2007, 09:54 PM

How do I post my questions?
someone Please guide me

rmsowders · 01-18-2007, 10:15 PM

go to a forum and click add thread or post thread.

im still stuck and needing help.

pixellany · 01-18-2007, 10:28 PM

something is coming back to me about magazine CDs being flawed. Where did you get the CD you are using?
Have you tried searching here at LQ?

rmsowders · 01-18-2007, 10:37 PM

i downloaded it off of mandriva's website and burned the image.

pixellany · 01-18-2007, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by manianbala29

How do I post my questions?
someone Please guide me

You already have two previous posts, one of which was a new thread. Are you saying that you do not remember how you did those???

pixellany · 01-18-2007, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmsowders

ok. it said that "a mandatory file, mandi-ifw, is missing" is it a bad copy of the OS?

It appears that this file has to do with internet security (iptables) Very unlikely that it would keep you from getting to the GUI. The key to all this is likely in the configuration file for X-Windows. It may take some digging, which is not a pleasant task for a Newbie just starting out.
You might want to try something well-proven like Ubuntu, Kubuntu, or Mepis.

Also, tell us about your hardware--esp video card and monitor.

reddazz · 01-18-2007, 11:35 PM

You really need to post detailed error messages. What happens when you try to do "startx" or "init 5". If the installer says that there are files missing, then it could be that your installation media or the iso you downloaded is corrupt. Check the md5sums of the iso with the ones posted on the Mandriva site. If they don't match, then download the iso again. If they match, burn the iso at a very low speed.

el amigo* · 01-19-2007, 08:55 AM

If it's a bad install, you might as well re-install. It'll be quicker than trying to fix it.

Pop in the install cd, and follow the guidelines.

rmsowders · 01-19-2007, 11:24 AM

i have downloaded and installed Kubuntu and it works perfect. thanks alot for all of your help. i appreciate it. thanks.