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installing linux mint

  • 03-03-2012 5:02pm
    #1
    jackiebaron
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,038 ✭✭✭


    Are they taking the urine?

    Why is it now so bloody cryptic to install an "open" OS.

    I'm trying to install Linuxmint and the damn thing is asking me for a user and password which DON'T EXIST yet.

    Am I missing something?


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  • #2
    GreenWolfe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,731 ✭✭✭GreenWolfe


    jackiebaron wrote: »
    Are they taking the urine?

    Why is it now so bloody cryptic to install an "open" OS.

    I'm trying to install Linuxmint and the damn thing is asking me for a user and password which DON'T EXIST yet.

    Am I missing something?

    The installer asks you to enter a username and password during installation for the main user account. This is at the "Who are you?" screen iirc.

    If the computer was left alone, locked itself and is asking you for a password at a login screen while in Live mode, just reboot the computer and try again.


  • #3
    yoyo
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 11,017 Mod ✭✭✭✭yoyo


    If its trying to import your Windows files try typing Admin for un and nothing for password, if not as above its simply a step to secure your account

    Nick

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