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[N8TNJ]

Wanted to try something , been playing around with Linux and found Andy's Ham Radio os. Tried just booting the os and played around for a couple of days.  Seemed to work very well so I tried to do an install to the hd. The problem is after I installed it on the computer I cannot get past the log on screen, just trying the os (no install) You just typed "ubuntu" and that worked. When I installed it I had to type in  a user name and password, no big deal I wrote them down like I always do when installing software. When I rebooted it would not let me in to the os. It said I was not using a incorrect pass word!  Typed them in the same way I put them in during the install. Even took a screen shot on my cell just in case. This is like the 5th time  I am installing this so where am I screwing up?  By the way noticed the you have to type in a password during install or you can not go any further, and yes it is the latest build.

[K6SDW]

I assume you've tried reaching "Andy" for help - I have no knowledge of his OS, but at one time ran Linux.

If "Andy" doesn't offer any help, using a different computer, you can build a bootable USB stick either running a more popular Linux OS or a Microsoft Windows OS. You'll need to read up on exactly how this is done, but it should be straight forward.

I run two PC's, one to experiment with like installing questionable software and if it goes South format the drive; no harm no foul. My other PC is for work and stays as pristine as possible.

GL/73

[KC8HXO]

Take the Live CD/DVD, or thumb drive out, and re-boot. You think you are booting the install, but you are still booting the live version. Just a guess. Also try DragonOS Focal.... mostly for SDR stuff, but it's really good.
Greg, KC8HXO

[WW5F]

^^^ - ya, what he said.

I played around with Andy's Xubuntu's ham radio linux a while ago.  Pretty neat stuff for a dedicated computer hooked up to your ham gear.

Good thing about installing it is you can now save configuration data as you figure stuff out that works with your radio.

And I was getting ready to say, if the first install didn't work, start all over from scratch and install it again.  Sometimes you click the wrong thing on an install and it doesn't work.

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EDIT:  I just checked his page on sourceforge.  Several people have had the same problem you are describing.  He says "RTFM" basically.  So I did.  You have to DELETE the "xubuntu" account.  Copy/pasted below:

17) Bring up a terminal window.  Right click on the background and select
    "Open Terminal Here".

18) Type the following commands:
    - sudo chroot /target
    - /root/bin/fix_account
    - deluser xubuntu
    - rm -fr /home/xubuntu
    - exit

19) Reboot the computer, this time booting from the hard drive.

20) When the login prompt appears (with Tux wearing headphones),
    login to the account you created with the "fix_account" script.

21) That's it!  Enjoy!

[N8TNJ]

Played around with it all day yesterday nada! Tried all of the helps still comes up incorrect password. Why even have a password on it anyway, no way to install with out putting in a password.

[KC3TEC]

Played around with it all day yesterday nada! Tried all of the helps still comes up incorrect password. Why even have a password on it anyway, no way to install with out putting in a password.

Many of the linux flavors use both a root password and user account ( in which user you can use a password or not)
The root account requires a password in order to prevent accidental system corruption.
Generally its a 6 step graphical install.
Once install is done remove the installation media( live dvd or usb stick)
And reboot with the new account.

I prefer debian pureblend ham radio because it does more out of the box than andy's

Note some distros are live dvd only and you usually cannot install them.