Re: login problems
On (25/04/05 16:44), kenny B wrote:
> On 4/24/05, Clive Menzies <clive@clivemenzies.co.uk> wrote:
> > On (24/04/05 19:23), kenny B wrote:
> > > hi. i am new to debian, and when i try to login, it says "the system
> > > administrator is not allowed to login from this screen" is there a
> > > different way i can login as the system administrator?
> > Hi Kenny
> >
> > Root isn't normally permitted to log in via the x-window environment
> > (KDE, Gnome etc.). During the install you should have created a user
> > account; if you didn't do:
> >
> > Press Ctl+Alt+F1 which should give you a shell prompt # .... then type:
> > # adduser $YOUR_NAME
> > fill in a passwd etc.
> >
> > You can then log in using your username into a graphical environment.
> >
> > You should also install sudo (I suggest using aptitude) which allows you
> > to grant root privileges to your username. For more info type 'man
> > sudo' at the prompt.
> >
> Ummmm...im not sure where or when to press the ctl+alt+F1 i tried
> during the bootup process, but nothing happened....installing debian
> was a painful process...im wondering if i should just switch to
> xandros or something like that. got any suggestions?
Wait until the system has finished booting before switching to a console
(you have 4 or 6 virtual consoles F1 - F4/F6) F7 returns you to a GUI
environment.
If you're willing to persevere you will be glad you stuck with
debian. However, it does require, time and effort to learn and if your
goal is to have a working linux system without wanting to customise it
for your particular requirements, then one of the derivative distros may
suit you.
I've looked at a few and have a sort of shortlist of those, I'd recommend.
Whilst it is subjective, I focus on the sort of attributes that would
appeal to an unsophisicated user.
Beatrix (ubuntu derived) is small and comprehensive and very easy to use
immediately and best for those have no technical knowledge
Ubuntu similar but larger and more sophisticated but still easier to
install than Debian
Both of this default to gnome desktop, which I could never get on with -
I know many love it but it doesn't do it for me ;)
I've recently started using Xfce4.2 on my debian sid system and there is
a live/install CD, xfld, which is worth looking at. I used to use KDE
but this is faster, lighter but highly configurable although the default
system is quite useable.
MEPIS, Knoppix, Xandros are all OK but don't appeal to me as those
above.
For sophisicated users there is Debian From Scratch which has lots of
tools and interesting features.
When all's said and done though I wouldn't trade Debian for any of them.
It all seems very bewildering to you now but if you stick with it, you
will learn a great deal and gain the power of control over your
computing environment.
Why not start with Beatrix but when you install it, create a spare
partition on which to install Debian at a later date. Then you can
approach it at your leisure.
Good luck
Clive
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