Richard Owlett wrote:
Miles Fidelman wrote:you might try using expert mode when installing, and then answering yes when the installer asks about enabling root login,That did not work.
That's rather odd. The installer always asks me to set up a root account, before setting up an account for the first user, just before configuring the clock.
(note: it's a good idea to disable remote telnet login before doing so; maybe install ssh if you want remote access)Not necessary. There is not now, nor will there be any connection to the rest of the world.
That would seem a bit crippling. Most of the power and unique aspects of Debian lie in the packaging system and apt - which aren't very useful without a network connection. You're pretty limited without access to a repository, and once you connect for outbound use, you're potentially exposed to attack (though NAT routers and firewalls can help). Without an outside connection, you're also unable to use NTP to keep your clock accurate.
Miles Fidelman -- In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice, there is. .... Yogi Berra