This happened to me the first time I installed linux. The only way I got
around it was to reinstall linux. You will be prompted at the X setup if you
want a graphical startup. Choose yes and you will be able to log on through
a GUI interface. From that point you will be able to use gnome, kde, window
maker, ect.
----- Original Message -----
From: Tashman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2000 4:43 AM
Subject: [newbie] Localhost login
: I have setup a duel-booting system with Linux and
: Windows 98. After successfully installing Linux I have
: been unable to get any further. When I choose to boot
: into Linux from the Lilo boot menu, the system loads
: and then displays a screen which has a picture of a
: penguin and information about when the system was
: compiled and other information about the processor and
: RAM. At the bottom of the screen is this:
:
: Linux Mandrake release 6.1 (Helios)
:
: Localhost login: _
:
: I have typed in 'root' and 'Bobby' which are the users
: that were setup when I installed and when I press
: enter they just disappear. There is nowhere to enter a
: password. I want to setup the system to use KDE but
: have no idea how. Can anyone shed any light on this
: matter?
:
: Thanks in advance!
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