problem logging in

[kennyleitz]

I have installed Linux mandrake 9.1 on my system with windows 98 se. I go to start linux and I have to login in and have forgot my login name and passowrd. how do I login. Cna ayone help me please and thank you.

[spinynorman]

If you can log in as root, login and go to a console and type

ls /home

This will list all users. Then do

su username

Type the actual username not 'username'. This gets you in without a password. To set a new password, use

passwd

If you've forgotten the root password, and you use lilo as your boot manager, reboot and use the escape button when the lilo menu appears. Type

linux single

This logs you in as root. Use 'passwd' to set a new password. Then use the preceding code to set a user password.

 

To get into KDE, Gnome or whatever, use 'init 5'.

 

Hope this helps. :)

Edited November 2, 2003 by spinynorman

[pmpatrick]

spiny norman's way will work, but I don't believe the default mdk dm will allow you to log in as root. This way might be a little easier;

 

1. Boot up and as soon as you see the lilo boot screen hit the Esc key.

 

2. This will bring you to a boot prompt at which you should type:

 

linux 3

 

3. This will cause you to boot into text mode(no X) and you will eventually get to a command line login where you should type"root" w/o quotes and enter your root password when prompted. If you don't remember your root password either, you'll have to reset it using "linux single" as spinynorman suggested.

 

4. Once your logged in as root at the command line run:

 

# startx

 

This will bring you into graphical mode as root with the ugly red background

 

5. Once there go to Mandrake Control Center>System>UserDrake. This will bring up the UserDrake screen which wil list your users. Select the username by clicking on it and then click the Edit button which will bring up another screen where you can reset your password.

 

6. Reboot and login in with your new password.

[spinynorman]

spiny norman's way will work, but I don't believe the default mdk dm will allow you to log in as root.

Thanks, pmpatrick, I wasn't sure about that, but I thought we'd get there in the end! :)

 

just trying out some of my newbie skills on the fly! B)

[kennyleitz]

thank you for your help :D

Now I would like how I can connect to the internet using shaw cable. I have the internet with windows 98se on the same pc. Can any one help me please and thank you.

[pmpatrick]

If your broadband modem connects to your computer by ethernet, it should be no problem; if it connects by usb, that's a problem. A little more info please on the type of modem and how you connect(usb or ethernet).