On Sun, 2008-06-29 at 21:42 +1000, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Turned on the laptop (Fujitsu running Hardy Heron). > Logged in. Password works, but please wait while > a detailed reading of the hard disc takes place. > Routine, it said. Please wait, it said. > > Hum. Must be part of HH's splendid retinue. How nice. > > Notified that updates are available. Alright then. > Please supply password. Password incorrect and continued > to be so despite repeated attempts. > > Went to command line. Did some typing. Some letters do not > correspond to keys pressed. > > Shut down and started again. Password works. But only the once. > Rest of problems were as described. > > Short of re-installing, can anyone suggest something? > Another read of the hard disc, but this time get it right? > > I'd hate to think that Gates's revenge has finally arrived, > starting with my innocent laptop.
If possible, try ssh from another box and see if you can log in that way. Perhaps try C-Alt-F1 which will at least bypass the possible Gnome problems. It may not solve the problem but it will help debug. -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
