Re: username settings?

Subject: Re: username settings?
From: Josh Forman (jforman@lynx.dac.neu.edu)
Date: Thu Jan 27 2000 - 09:36:23 MST

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On Thu, 27 Jan 2000, Tim Long wrote:

> I've finished the installation, including a password, booted linux but
> at the prompt the username says '(none) username:'. I can't get in!
> What have I missed out please? Can I assign a username?
> Got to start somewhere!

*grabbing my rifle and turning off the lights*

hmm, did you try logging in as root, and then creating a new user? I'm
guessing that's your only option.

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