Re: [LUG] debian install question

[morgad <morgad@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Sat, 17 Aug 2002 17:55:26 +0100, Neil Stone <Neil@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

> 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)


that gives an 'Authentication token maniputulation error' !

adduser david did not work either at this stage,
as couldn't exec either 'groupadd' or 'groupdel' !

this system looks hosed !

dave
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