> I did find a serious problem after rebooting (ok, I could probably have > done this more subtle) the machine to start xdm. From reading several > debian related lists I already knew that xdm will break with shadow > passwords. However, I doubt if everyone who just installed debian 1.3 will > realize that it is this combination that prevents him/her from logging in. > The fix is very simple: ctrl-alt-F1; log in as root; shadowconfig off; > return to x and log in normally. But you do have to know this.. and there > is no warning when installing shadow or xdm. Arrrghhh! I spent two hours yesterday (past midnite) on the phone with a client trying to figure out how we messed up the xdm install. This flaw needs to be publicized a bit more. I'm sure I would have figured out the problem via the bug system eventually - but I shouldn't have to do that. Is there a document where "Errata" can go? How about a release-specific FAQ that we can update after 1.3 has been release? I can think of a number of questions that could go onto it. This could be prominently featured on the web site and the ftp server. Cheers, - Jim
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