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Re: XDM not allowing logins




On Tue, 3 Jun 1997, Jason wrote:

> I just install Debian 1.3 on a fresh system and set XDM to load on startup
> like I have done before.  But XDM isn't allowing me to logon using root or
> my normal account.  It just tells me that the password is incorrect.  Does
> this have something to do with XDM not knowing about shadow passwords?

Exactly (sort of.)

Until this is fixed in xdm, turn off shadow passwords:

	Ctrl-Alt-F1 
	log in as root and type:
	shadowconfig off
	return to x (Ctrl-F7)
	you can log in again

Good luck,


Joost


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