This seems to be a common dilemma these days, and the reality is: you've already opened linux. To enter the GUI environment you need to type the command: startx --Greg ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Fiske" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Dear Mandrake Support, > I have just installed Linux for Windows 6.5 for the first time. > After I have typed the username and password, I get the following line; > [Paul@localhost Paul]$_ (the last symbol being the blinking cursor). > What on earth do I do next to open Linux? > If I type "root", I get: > [root@localhost /root]#_ > Can you advise? > The installation seemed to go OK and I have registered the product online > and asked for assistance. > Best wishes > Paul Fiske > > ______________________________________________________________________________ Vous avez un site perso ? 2 millions de francs à gagner sur i(france) ! Webmasters : ZE CONCOURS ! http://www.ifrance.com/_reloc/concours.emailif