password request not accepting password entered during set up

[msproles]

I am attempting to install Core 1. Install seems to go well, but I am prompted for a password. When using the password entered during install, it does not let me log in. THis is a DOS like login. any tips?
thanks,
Mark

[ahathaway]

You say that it is a DOS like login so I am thinking that you are in a shell. Anyway, did you login as root then use the password?

[msproles]

What happens is that I am prompted for a Linux User name and password before proceeding to the next user name and password login.
Is there a default Linux user name and password. I created the administrator password, but have not created any other user names and passwords.

[tejas]

Oh, the administrator user name is 'root'

create a new user as soon as possible.
This is done quickly in the shell by
# useradd <name>
# passwd <name>

and you should be logging into a graphical login screen. Did you install X Window & either (KDE or GNOME)

[msproles]

When I sign in using "root" as username and the password I set up, I am able to proceed to a prompt that asks {root@localhost root}# What does this mean?

I am new to Linux so forgive me for asking so many questions.
Thanks for your help.
Mark

[tejas]

This is the command promt,

root@localhost is your user name
root is the folder you are in
# shows that you have permission to do whatever you want (admin level permissions)

if your window manager is appropriately configured, run
# startx

(do not include the #) at the command prompt

[pparks1]

msproles

Welcome to Linux. You are in, you are logged in, the system is waiting for you to do something.

Were you expecting a GUI? Did you load the X Windows Systems and gnome during install? If so, type startx and it will start up the GUI.


Here are some helpful hints to get you started


ls (gives you directory listing)
cd /root (moves you to root home directory)
ifconfig (shows you your ip configuration)
cp /etc/resolv.conf /root/ (copies the file /etc/resolv.conf file from /etc/ to /root/ (root's home folder))

Have fun

[msproles]

I am up and running. Really like Fedora. What I am not having much success is seeing the Fedora Server in the list of Network Neighborhood. Is there a way to add the Fedora Server to Network Neighborhood? I am able to ping the ip address of the Fedora server.
Thanks,
Mark

[msproles]

I am up and running. Really like Fedora. What I am not having much success is seeing the Fedora Server in the list of Network Neighborhood. Is there a way to add the Fedora Server to Network Neighborhood? I am able to ping the ip address of the Fedora server.
Thanks,
Mark

[pparks1]

You need to set up SAMBA in order to show up in Network Neighborhood from a Windows based computer. Search through the articles on the mainpage and some online references for how to configure samba and you should be on your way.

[msproles]

Thanks for the advice. worked well.

[msproles]

Linux server is now showing up in Microsoft Windows Network. I can see files, but am unable to open them. How Can I share files on the Linux server to clients on our network?
Thanks,
Mark

[AndyGreen]

Poke a hole in your firewall, as root:

iptables -I INPUT -p tcp --dport 137:139 -j ACCEPT
service iptables save

[msproles]

Fedora Server shows up fine in Windows Network. I am unable to bring up the firewall to make any changes. How do I give access to the Linux server from a Windows pc?
I am prompted for a password, but each one gives an "incorrect password or unknown username.
Thanks,

[pparks1]

For samba to work, you need to create an account on your linux box that matches the account that you are using on your windows box.

For example, lets say that you logon to windows as bob.

On the linux box, log on as root, useradd bob.

Make sure that the files you are trying to access are readable to either bob or everyone.

Try again from windows, you should not get prompted for a password.


Also, make sure your smb.conf contains;
encrypt passwords = yes