Ubuntu - Linux...New User Account Required (I think)

This is my 2nd attempt at trying to run Ubunto. I failed the first time because I could not get connected to the internet.
My son has burned the latest disk for me has put it on my old Dell desktop alongside Windows (He was unsucessful in connecting to the internet too!)
In my wisdom (ha ha) I decided to put it on my eeepc STOP LAUGHING AT ME!
I now have both Windows and the latest Ubundu on my eeepc now.
When I choose Ubundu on this little laptop it shows my username and asks for my password. Why oh why, does it not accept the password????
My son has put the symbol " in the password for me.....is it anything to do with that?
I am at a loss as to how the new disk that I loaded knew my name anyway!
Can anyone tell me how to open a new user account on the mini laptop? (Or change my password to one that works?)
Maybe I shouldn't be playing around with operating systems that I don't know anything about......
I just don't want to be beaten......

kind regards
Onnha
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Greetings onnha
When you installed Ubuntu on your eeepc, during the install process it asked you "Who you are" Normally we can put what ever name we want to in that block.
It will then ask you to set up a password. Now, it is possible that one was not set up. If that is the case, when you log into Ubuntu and you click on your name. Leave the password box blank and select "login" or "Ok" (Can't remember what it is at the moment) :-D

Let us know if that works. If not, we will move on from there and even hopefully get your wireless working as well.

All the best,

Ian

 

Oh thank you!!

I have had a closer look at the CD-R that my son burned for me, which was the CD that I used to install it on my eeepc (from the external hard drive....stupid laptop!! ha ha) It's v10.10(he has written it on the CD) This CD never asked me my details, it automatically added my name...(weird)
I already tried not placing a password in the box and have just tried it again....It says something like Password not Authorised....
I could always try and uninstall what is on the eeepc.....and download V10.10 from ??
why is such a simple task so difficult??
Kind regards
Onnha
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I would recommend downloading a Live/Install CD of Ubuntu 10.10. You can get it at Distro Watch.
Burn the iso to disk and perform the install. Then you will be able to put your own name and your own password in.
I really think that will be your best bet.

All the best,

Ian

 

Ha! That is why I have taken so long to get back to the forum!! I was unable to work out which one I needed!

I think mine is the 4GB one too! (It's so bad I keep having to use the restore disk...I was getting hacked off with the XP operating system)

Do you think Ubundu is still a good idea (considering my lack of knowledge)


Kind regards
Onnha
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Ive got Windows XP on the eeepc (I think its a 901....or is that something Im making up?)

Thank you for the link.........I'll sort it tomorrow!!!!!!!! (I hope!!)

Kind regards
Onnha
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Thanks, I have enrolled myself on that forum and asked for help. (Heck.....Meego, Easy Peasy, Slackware and Mint 7 are some of my options too?...Now that is confusing.....)

To tell you the truth I like the though of trying a different operating system. I don't see why Bill Gates should control me!

 

Time 1am

Have done it!

Have got EasyPeasy up and running on my eeepc.

It took me ages to get the wireless internet connection to work......but I have done it!!!!

Got it on a usb stick. Will have a play around with Easy Peasy for a couple of days!!!

Good night Thank you so much for your help!!!!! Yipppeeee!!

Kind regards
Onnha
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I find this to be an excellent way to do online banking. Slitaz, Damn Small Linux, or Tiny Core Linux are very small distributions with not many extras that load quickly, allow internet browsing, and can be expanded if you want.

Just another layer of security for financial transactions. FWIW...

 

NOOOOOOO!!!!

I can't get onto the internet..............

Have been trying all day.

Have booted from pendrive and it won't have it at all!!


Drat, my life is shattered! :-(

I have been on once so I know it can be done.

Any clues?

 

Can you believe this??? Im online with Easy Peasy!!
I have spent 2 hours messing around and hey presto!!! Im on!!
(Just for the record - if you press Fn and F2 all the available networks disappear and when you press them again they all come back again!!!!! So it's easy to tell if the network setting is on or off!!)
Im going to stay on as long as it will let me then I'll actually put it on my eeepc for good!
Oh, PLEASE let it work this time!!!!!
Thank you for your help!
Kind regards
Onnha
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Im a bit nervous about Fn + F2 now!! I'll leave it on!

I have noticed that there is no icon anywhere to tell you if you have the CAPs lock on or off, which has caused a few problems logging in with passwords that are typed as ********

I presume I need an antivirus.......

here we go again...........

Kind regards
Onnha
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internet gone again........AAAARRRGGGGHHHHHHHH
going to throw myself off the coffee table
bye bye cruel world............

 

Sounds like you are making some headway Onnha. That is great. Honestly, and someone else on here may want to slap me. The beauty of Linux is that you don't need anti-virus.
I have heard great things about Easy-Peasy so I hope that it continues to work out for you.

All the best,

Ian

 

may i suggest reading this,

http://linuxmafia.com/~rick/faq/index.php?page=virus

2 basic rules to follow as well,

never click on unknown email attachments and never download software outside of your repositories

 

Good Point Hawk.
Following these 2 important points IS your antivirus. :-D

Ian