I was through exactly the same thing about 3 hours ago (first time Linux
user here). I couldn't log in under "root" until I'd removed the
installation CD from the drive. Go figger...
Now I'm trying to get X going.
Cheers.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Regina Nelson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Saturday, April 25, 1998 7:35 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Linux in 24 hours....Hour 2
>
>
> Hi...
> ...a little advice, perhaps
>
> Hour 2 has taken a little longer than it should....
> I've installed Red Hat Linux 5.0 and I've managed to load LILO and can
> either boot a DOS partition or the new LINUX partition. However, when the
> localhost login: prompt arrives and I type 'root' as instructed, and then
> enter the password, I keep getting Login incorrect.
>
> I've re-installed and checked the password, and am sure it's not that.
> Have I done something wrong? What am I missing?
>
> --Regina Nelson
>
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