Using Terminal
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Master
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written Friday, September 29 2006 23:28
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For a certain program I have to use commandlines in order to get it installed. The problem is not so much that i don't know what to type, the problem is, is when I want to enter the password for the admin account, so i can install the program, it asks for a password. I can't enter it for some reason. When i type, nothing appears in terminal. The only key that seems to work is "enter," which i don't need before entering the password. Anybody understand this? -------------------- Play and rate my scenarios: Where the rivers meet View my upcoming scenario: The Nephil Search: Escape. Give us your drek! Posts: 3029 | Registered: Saturday, June 18 2005 07:00 |
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Post Navel Trauma ^_^
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written Friday, September 29 2006 23:37
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When you're typing passwords, nothing shows. It's just like password boxes in a web browser showing stars instead of what you type. -------------------- Barcoorah: I even did it to a big dorset ram. desperance.net - Don't follow this link Posts: 1798 | Registered: Thursday, October 4 2001 07:00 |
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Master
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written Friday, September 29 2006 23:39
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Okay, thanks. Now for the second problem. If it all works that way, then why is the su saying "sorry" after typing my password and pressing enter. i can't imagine that I type in the wrong password, for I have but one account on this computer. Am I missing something here? -------------------- Play and rate my scenarios: Where the rivers meet View my upcoming scenario: The Nephil Search: Escape. Give us your drek! Posts: 3029 | Registered: Saturday, June 18 2005 07:00 |
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written Saturday, September 30 2006 01:32
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Are you using su? Use sudo instead. If you really need to get into root mode rather than just run one program as root, you can always type "sudo su". [ Saturday, September 30, 2006 01:41: Message edited by: Anthropos Kakistos ] -------------------- The Empire Always Loses: This Time For Sure! Posts: 9973 | Registered: Saturday, March 30 2002 08:00 |
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Master
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written Saturday, September 30 2006 02:40
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Thanks. It works now. the installation o the program still goes extremely bad, for I have no clue how this stuff works. But thanks for answering these questions so quickly. -------------------- Play and rate my scenarios: Where the rivers meet View my upcoming scenario: The Nephil Search: Escape. Give us your drek! Posts: 3029 | Registered: Saturday, June 18 2005 07:00 |
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Agent
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written Saturday, September 30 2006 04:52
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The O'Reilly books are useful, if you are lost using a unix/linux system. -------------------- "I can't read this thread with that image. But then, that's not a complaint." -Scorpius Geneforge 4 stuff. Also, everything I know about Avernum | Avernum 2 | Avernum 3 | Avernum 4 Posts: 1104 | Registered: Monday, March 10 2003 08:00 |
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Guardian
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written Saturday, September 30 2006 12:27
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The O'Reilly Books are useful, period. If they didn't cost so bloody much, I'd by the entire library. -------------------- Here's How You Can Lick Doberman's Leg Sores - Headline Posts: 1509 | Registered: Tuesday, January 10 2006 08:00 |
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Master
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written Saturday, September 30 2006 22:33
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I don't know if I'll by a complete book to do just one pittyfull installation, though. But thanks, I'll keep it in mind. I might be able to lend it at the library. EDIT: I just found out that there is a GUI of the program I tried to install. I downloadd it and it works perfectly now. Thanks anyhow. [ Saturday, September 30, 2006 22:42: Message edited by: Thralni ] -------------------- Play and rate my scenarios: Where the rivers meet View my upcoming scenario: The Nephil Search: Escape. Give us your drek! Posts: 3029 | Registered: Saturday, June 18 2005 07:00 |
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Dollop of Whipped Cream
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written Sunday, October 1 2006 07:38
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Out of curiostiy, what program were you installing? -------------------- "Tyranicus is about the only one that still posts in the Nethergate Forum." —Randomizer Spiderweb Chat Room Shadow Vale - My site, home of the Spiderweb Chat Database, BoA Scenario Database, & the A1 Quest List, among other things. Posts: 562 | Registered: Friday, December 14 2001 08:00 |