Linux Redhat 7.1 question

[AmdEmAll]

Ok, im a total newbie with linux. I just installed Redhat linux 7.1 on my other computer and everything went fine. When it goes into linux a screen comes up, it looks like this... A RedHat background and a login box. It says login and password. At the top of the login box it says Welcome to localhost.localdomain and a thing on the right says The XFree86 Project, Inc. Ok so what is my freakin login and password?? I remember setting a password during installation but never a login name? And when i tab to the password line and i type in it i see nothing.

 

[mpitts]

The user id is root. Use the password that you set during installation.

I would suggest creating a different account for general use. A n00b and root can equal big trouble.

 

[n0cmonkey]

Anyone as root can cause many many problems. I know I have

Its like using the administrator account in windows for day to day activities... stupid.

 

[AmdEmAll]

Ok I got in. I created a user account to. I'm reading the manual on the redhat site. Ok I have a question though um is there any GUI or do I have to install GNOME or KDE. I mean i'm thinking I will be able to put a command in and see a desktop load but that wont happen will it? what am i suppost to do with a command prompt. I am such a n00b at this, I want to run linux but I want it to have an interface, something like windows. I will be playing counterstrike and hosting a server mabey, and going on the web with this computer. That can be done with redhat 7.1 right? My friend is coming over with linux mandrake, which is better for what i want to do?

 

[n0cmonkey]

Either wil be fine. Try "startx" without the ""s

 

[BlitzRommel]

Hey, I use my Administrator account for everyday activities in Windows. But that's also because I AM the administrator.

 

[n0cmonkey]

<< Hey, I use my Administrator account for everyday activities in Windows. But that's also because I AM the administrator. >>



I still think its stupid. But of course, thats my opinion

 

[EmperorRob]

I really haven't seen anything in Winders2K that can be broken by an Admin other than just deleting everything on C:\WINNT. I run admin privilleges 24/7 at work.

But anyway, if you're looking for a desktop you've got about 4 from your RedHat7.1 CD to choose from. Depending on what kind of install you did, you've probably already got GNOME and KDE. WindowMaker and Enlightenment are also available for install on your CDs.

If your login is not graphical when you boot, there are 2 ways to change it.

1. Run Xconfigurator from the command prompt outside of Xwindows. After choosing your monitor/vidcard specs/screen resolution, you will be prompted if you want Xwindows to start on boot. Choose yes. This is the best way.
2. I'm not even going to tell you the other way unless you totally screw up #1 b/c this one is tricky

 

[FUBAR]

#2 isn't that bad, it's changing one character in one file


You need to edit the /etc/inittab file and look for the line that says initdefault. Change the 3 to a 5. Can explain if ya want.

 

[n0cmonkey]

<< I really haven't seen anything in Winders2K that can be broken by an Admin other than just deleting everything on C:\WINNT. I run admin privilleges 24/7 at work. >>



I have been known to do stupid things like that

Also, viruses would have much more of an impact, not to mention application exploits...

 

[EmperorRob]

<< #2 isn't that bad, it's changing one character in one file


You need to edit the /etc/inittab file and look for the line that says initdefault. Change the 3 to a 5. Can explain if ya want. >>

Yeah but getting that one character wrong can put your system into an infinite reboot or halt. Best to just run Xconfigurator as he says he's a n00b.