> Andrew Stallard wrote: > > Is there a quick and easy way to install .rpm files using the GUI? (I jus > > t > > installed the Sci-Linux 4.3 GUI on my machine.) > > > > In addition, since all of my linux books focus on text-based interface, i > > s > > there a way to access the command prompt in light of the fact the GUI is > > already installed? Two ways. 1. Change the default runlevel in /etc/inittab to 3 instead of 5. You will then have to type startx to get into the GUI. 2. Usually, hitting Ctrl_Alt_F2(or F3-F6) will give you a login screen. You log in and get the familiar bash console. -- Declan Moriarty <[log in to unmask]>