Re: login problems
Thanks so much for all the help :-) yes, as you suspected i am a noob
to linux. I was mostly looking for a system that would help me improve
my programming skills. (which arent very good, as i am only fourteen)
I'm new to the whole "hacker-open source" culture, and I must say that
I'm amazed at how friendly people are! :-) anyway, thanks for all your
help.
-Kenny
On 4/25/05, Clive Menzies <clive@clivemenzies.co.uk> wrote:
> 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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