greetings robert,

welcome to 'the world of wonder'.

wonder how to do it. wonder how to get help. :-)

i do not use forums, i do follow support list, so i/we need some answers.


On 04/18/2013 03:04 PM, Robert Benjamin wrote:
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> direction to get Scientific Linux v 6.4 installed and working.

how did you install system?

intel pc, mac, desktop, laptop, other?

did you try you a live cd/dvd to see if all your hardware was recognized?

>       The thread is posted on the Scientific Linux Forum under "New Linux
> users questions." My name for the user is benjie1  I first posted on
> April 8, and the title of the thread is "Can't login to gnome or kde in
> SL 64." After the first post on the 8th, I received replies very
> promptly until April 11. That was the last reply. I have posted several
> times asking for help on the same problem and giving more output and
> answering questions that were asked of me. Never did I double post, nor
> use foul language, nor violate any of the rules, as far as I know.
>       At this point, I am hoping that someone can guide me as to what I
> should do so I can use SL 64. I have seen it on a friends PC and it

> The basic problem I have is that after a successful
> install, there is no GUI where I can log in, and no keyboard or mouse.

then it is not really a successful install. :-(

> All I can do is use Ctl+Alt+F2 and get a command line and login as root.

that shows keyboard _is_ recognized.

what you did you do/try as root?

*never* connect to internet as root.

as a user, use 'su' if you have and then be very careful and aware of
what is happening.

what commands did you try?

did you try startx?

> The posts in the thread will show what I have done and then I can try
> again if I receive some guidance.

again, i do not use forums, nor do a lot of other post followers, so
i/we are not aware.

> What surprises me is why the sudden
> stoppage of all replies. What did I do?

another good question. see above.

> If this email has violated any rules or caused any problems I
> sincerely apologize. As I said, I have no way to know what to do in
> order to get SL 6.4 working. This is all I hope to accomplish eventually.
>       Thanks very much to all those who may be able to help.

> I will do my best to follow suggestions that are made and hope to get
 > this working.

be sure to respond to _all_ suggestions.

remember, vague is as vague does.

perseverance.

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