Re: [LUG] debian install question

[Neil Stone <Neil@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

morgad wrote:
> On Sat, 17 Aug 2002 17:42:47 +0100, Neil Stone <Neil@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
>
> > morgad wrote:
> >
> > > hi,
> > >
> > > have aquired a new machine to install debian
> > > on, using the woody dvd.
> > >
> > > problem:
> > >
> > > i am now sat at a login: prompt, but have not yet
> > > been asked to enter user details, or default root password !
> > >
> > > any ideas ?
> > >
> > > dave morgan
> > >
> > >     
> > tried logginf in as root without any password ??
> >
> > if so then run baseconfig !!
> >
> > Neil
> >   
>
> yes -  i get 'login incorrect' error
>
> have unmounted the dvd, and stuck it in my other machine
> to re-read the installation instructions
>
> best regards
> dave morgan
does lilo give you a prompt ?

If so try

Lilo: linux init=/bin/sh

when you get the shell run `passwd root`


Neil
(Who starts a new job on Monday 9am.. W00T.. BTOpenWorld.. hehehe)