PCe17os

[kamicota]

Hi againAfter a disastrous mornin on the 4600+ --->>>23+ Viruses that wiped out "C" Partition and Super Grub NOT being able to resurrect PCLinuxOS Mini Me Decided to install PCe17os BUT--->>>I can ONLY log in as root and would love to know how log in as kamicotaAnyone got any ideas pleaseCheers for yearsColin

[onederer]

Hi againAfter a disastrous mornin on the 4600+ --->>>23+ Viruses that wiped out "C" Partition and Super Grub NOT being able to resurrect PCLinuxOS Mini Me Decided to install PCe17os BUT--->>>I can ONLY log in as root and would love to know how log in as kamicotaAnyone got any ideas pleaseCheers for yearsColin

I don't know anything about the version that you are writing about, but if you can startup a terminal, as "root", you can add:"user add kamicota". And when it tells you that the new user has been ceated, still as "root", you can type: "passwd kamicota" > enter, and it will ask you for the new password, and them to repeat the new password. You can then type as "root": su kamicota. You will then be operating as a user with no special administrative rights. If you want to add some administrative super user privileges, then as root, you will have to create them for kamicota as "root". Doesn't your installation have a control panel with an administrative section? As "root" you could go the GUI way of doing things, and administer away your needs without needing to use a terminal console to do it. The choice is yours!Cheers

[Bruno]

Hi Colin . . . . PCe17os ?? . . . Like Onederer above I never heard about that version either . . . . why didn't you install the usual PCLos 2007 ? Bruno

[mlangdn]

Its a remastered version of PCLOS with Enlightenment 17 as the desktop.

[kamicota]

BrunoI will try to follow those instructions for the console when I boot into the 4600+ and yes Onederer it is and Enlightenment 17 version of PClinuxOS Bruno I was not truly up to doing another 600+MB of updates after all of the reinstallation hassles with both XP and LinuxBUT--->>> if success eludes me with the console I will agin put 2007 on in place of Enlightenment YET I am quite taken byt it BUT as Life is CHANGING so may my enthusiasm cor PCe17OSCheers for yearsColin

[kamicota]

Stymied again eh???[root@localhost ~]# user add kamicotabash: user: command not foundCheers for yearsCould NOT find administrative section in the PClos Control Center Still working on all thisCheers for yearsColin

[kamicota]

OFF TO THE RACES AGAIN Tried an update - with synaptic - had to fix broken packages first but this wiped out the base systemTHREE times tried to use PCLinuxOS 2007 LiveCD but it only goes as far as ethernet mcp61 I think and it hangs upCan't find my minime SO--->>>One more install with PCe17OS this time will format /home tooSo will be off the air for 30mins or so Cheers for YearsColin

[kamicota]

Well PCe17OS reinstalled BUT--->>>Same as before ONLY root at log in screenMessage at the end of install was - that install was terminated as there was an error during install which was saved in an install logBut can NOT find it Where to from here is ANYBODY'S guess Cheers for yearsColin

[onederer]

Well PCe17OS reinstalled BUT--->>>Same as before ONLY root at log in screenMessage at the end of install was - that install was terminated as there was an error during install which was saved in an install logBut can NOT find it Where to from here is ANYBODY'S guess Cheers for yearsColin

Try using useradd instead, that might work for you. You might be able to find the command in the /bin directory.

[kamicota]

Surprise surprise --->>>[root@localhost ~]# useradd kamicotauseradd: user kamicota exists[root@localhost ~]# BUT MAYBE--->>>Message at the end of install was - that install was terminated as there was an error during install which was saved in an install log - But can NOT find it Has something to with it as also--->>>Tried an update - with synaptic - had to fix broken packages first but this wiped out the base system - WHICH--->>> I am NOT game to try again Cheers for yearsColin

[Bruno]

Message at the end of install was - that install was terminated as there was an error during install

I think "there was an error during install" says it all . . . . . the install was not complete so is not usable.My advice: install the good old PCLos 2007 . . . . . forget about the updates because we soon hope to see 2008 and you will be okay up to then. Bruno

[kamicota]

Thanks Bruno Went to Distrowatch and clicked to download minime from Nluug and shoot it is downloading PCLinuxOS 2007 - so when this downlkoad is finished will try it again Live on the 4600+ while mini is downloadingSo we are a ROLL where to only time will tell Cheers for YearsColin

[Bruno]

I remember when you had that hardware brand new: nothing would install on it ( because the brand new hardware was not supported at that time ) . . . only MDV and after a few weeks the new PCLos 2007 were willing to play nice on that computer.Maybe the remaster ( PCe17os ) you were using was based on older hardware and that is why it could not finish the install.If something you REALLY need the PCLos 2008 :DB) Bruno

[kamicota]

Yep BrunoPCe17OS did allow me to login as root so what part of the install went wayward beats me DEFINITELY need the PCLinuxOS 2008 but will see what the NEW 2007 gives on the Livecd - IF it hangs up again at MCP61 will give MiniMe a trySo WE be STILL in FINGERS CROSSED mode for 2007 - still 5mins for downloadCheers for yearsColin

Edited August 25, 2008 by kamicota

[Bruno]

If all fails you can still go to Mandriva 2008.1 Spring edition . . . it has all the latest drivers you would need for that computer.But first try your luck on PCLos ;) Bruno

[kamicota]

BrunoThanks and Could you possibly post a link to the MDV PLEASE Just in case Cheers for yearsColin Now for the MCP61/2007 moment of truth

[Bruno]

Here is the MDV mirror: ftp://ftp.nluug.nl/pub/os/Linux/distr/Man...cial/iso/2008.1Just pick the easy one "mandriva-linux-one-2008-spring-KDE-int-cdrom-i586.iso" . . .that way you will have all the plugins, drivers and codecs in place ;) Bruno

[kamicota]

Righty Ho Bruno will do for MDV2007 locked up again at mcp61Now to try Minime after ir downloads (8mins to go) WHILE mdv is downloading tooCheers for yearsColin

[kamicota]

Shoot Minme gives the local host TEXT log and while MDV is downloading will have to find the post I was shown what to type Cheers for yearsColin premium security<<<--- WHERE DID THAT COME FROM I never typed it

Edited August 25, 2008 by kamicota

[onederer]

Hi, Based on your past history, from what I've seen, you like to try different things. Correct? Well, because of circumstances, and because I wanted to delve in the 64-bit world, I ended up with 64-bit Sabayon Linux. And now, I'm not sorry that I did. This "Gentoo" extract is very complete, with tons of applications that can be downloaded and installed either from the Gentoo site, or from the Sabayon's site. And they all work out of the box! And there's no compilation that needs to be done. The system takes care of itself. Everyday, new updates keeps on coming in, so the system is constantly evolving. It's just like not having to install another "new" version, every so often.You can install your applications, using a graphical installation manager, or Gentoo's "emerge" text command, or Sabayon's "equo" text command. You can also use Gentoo's "Portage" application and compile your applications from scratch, tailor-made just for your system. The installer does the whole job. Just like Debian, there is a pletora of applications to choose from. I installed it by using the "live" DVD version. I was happy with what I saw, and installed it on my hard drive. It all worked from the start!For you, there's a 32-bit version that available, in a "live DVD", or mini CD, or for a USB Flash Drive. So you have many choices. This newest version of Sabayon just came out a few weeks ago. A lot of attention was paid to details when they put it together. The different desktops just rotate on a cube box, when you select a certain desktop. It automatically installed the 64-bit NVIDIA application, and found and setup most of my perepherals.If you are adventurous and want to try something different, simply give it a try!Cheers!

[kamicota]

Hey OnedererALREADY been there and done that CAN'T REMEMBER WHICH COMPUTER THOUGH Right now MDV Spring is being installedYET there is STILL time for new OPTIONS Cheers for yearsColin premium security

Edited August 25, 2008 by kamicota

[kamicota]

Well MDV Spring 2008.1(I think ) is on and updating 243 packagesSo back to the 4600+ to see what is happeningCheers for YearsColin

[Bruno]

Colin . . . don't forget to reboot after the updates. ( a new kernel was in the updates ) Bruno

[kamicota]

BrunoI shut down then booted up and surprised I did not get the login screen it went straight to the desktopGoing to boot up again now and see what happensCheers for yearsColin Canada Post - Track

[kamicota]

Again STRAIGHT to the desktop when I booted the new 2.6.24.7 kernelA little confusing Cheers for yearsColin

[Bruno]

I think the MDV Live version uses auto-login for the user . . . no worries it will not login that way for root.Sooo . . . . finally you found a distro that is happy on your hardware from the first minute, congrats ! Bruno

[kamicota]

Now now Bruno no need to plug MDV Yet the straight to KDE without a log in gives a few palpitations Still have to set the optimum resolution to 128x1024 which the dell monitor suggests is best but found all is hunk dory FOR NOW Cheers for yearsColin

[Bruno]

Just don't mess with it Colin . . . and let us hope PCLos 2008 will be released soon so you can switch over to the distro you are most accustomed to. Bruno

[kamicota]

BrunoNO will NOT mess with it TemmuLooks as if the release of the new PCLinuxOS is going to be a lot later than I had hope --->>>So for now will play with MDV Sping 2008 on the 4600+ and also PClinuxOS Minime 2008 on the quad and also IBM LappyThank you all SO MUCH Cheers for YearsColin STILL a little with all this

[kamicota]

BrunoI am having second thoughts on no login screen --->>>Most of my sensitive material IS on Linux and I do NOT wish others to be able to automatically get on KDE So any suggestions here???Cheers for yearsColin