[gentoo-user] root password on 2008.1-i686 minimal install

I'm unable to log in as root on the installer OS for 2008.1_beta iso. I see nothing telling me what the root password is but the installer prompts me for a username and password. When logging in as root fails I'm eventually logged in as user `gentoo' but can do none of the things necessary to

RE: [gentoo-user] root password on 2008.1-i686 minimal install

2008 13:50 To: gentoo-user@lists.gentoo.org Subject: [gentoo-user] root password on 2008.1-i686 minimal install I'm unable to log in as root on the installer OS for 2008.1_beta iso. I see nothing telling me what the root password is but the installer prompts me for a username and password. When

Re: [gentoo-user] root password on 2008.1-i686 minimal install

I haven't used 2008.1b1 yet so forgive me if I am a little off. By default, 200X.X would give you a prompt whereby you type passwd and set the root password to a known value. On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 12:49 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm unable to log in as root on the installer OS for

Re: [gentoo-user] root password on 2008.1-i686 minimal install

the root pass is scrambled. but it appears you failed to follow the instructions posted at http://www.gentoo.org/doc/en/index.xml?catid=install If you have network, use the minimal cd. On Apr 23, 2008, at 11:49 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm unable to log in as root on the installer OS

Re: [gentoo-user] root password on 2008.1-i686 minimal install

Hit Send too quick. The 'installer' is frowned upon on the actual 'gentoo' scene. it lacks alot of customization that you can gain from doing it cli style. check out gentoo-install.com for a quick skinny guide. On Apr 23, 2008, at 11:49 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm unable to log in