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Can you run baseconfig from that prompt ?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 morgantried logginf in as root without any password ??
if so then run baseconfig !!
Neilyes - 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 morgandoes 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