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jsalpha2

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Registered: 2017-04-23

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Can not login virtualbox install

I tried two virtualbox installs: the live (devuan_jessie_1.0.0-RC_amd64-live.iso)  and the cd (devuan_jessie_1.0.0-RC_amd64_CD) ISO.  Both get to the screen where it says
"Press F1 to select session."  I press F1 and nothing happens. Using a Logitech wireless keyboard and mouse.
Going to try making a live USB next.

catprints

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Registered: 2016-11-30

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Re: Can not login virtualbox install

I believe, with only default session installed, F1 will not do anything. Have you tried just user name-hit enter then password and enter for normal login? Sorry if I miss the point.

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jsalpha2

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Registered: 2017-04-23

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Re: Can not login virtualbox install

I understood it to mean, hit F1 and select Xfce, even though that is the only option available.
I tried "just user name-hit enter then password and enter for normal login" nothing.
Type in user, hit enter, box goes blank
Type in password, hit enter, box goes blank again
Nothing happens, can not get to desktop
I must be doing something wrong if no one else is having this problem

catprints

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Registered: 2016-11-30

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Re: Can not login virtualbox install

Just for info. The live cd user=devuan and password=devuan. The regular install cd are the user and password chosen by you.
I have installed on virtualbox without login issues and harddrive installation also.Good luck to you.

Last edited by catprints (2017-04-23 18:24:15)

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jsalpha2

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Re: Can not login virtualbox install

Third time is the charm.  Tried again, carefully considering my install choices.  After installing the base system it asks "use a network mirror?"  This time I chose "No"    Later it asks what software to install.  Only three were available.  Devuan desktop, Xfce desktop, and utilities.  I checked all three.  Success!  Log in was fine.  The only problem I see is that when I hit log out the reboot and shutdown options are greyed out.  Both the application menu and the action menu.
Thanks iamwhatiam

Is that a PopEye the sailor man reference?

catprints

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Registered: 2016-11-30

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Re: Can not login virtualbox install

Glad you got into the desktop. The greyed out button thing I think others have the answer for. My memory is not good but I have heard about the button thing. although I do remember Popeye.

f1 on login will show my mate session and it is my only desktop installation but it is purple on purple(more or less) and very hard to see.

Last edited by catprints (2017-04-24 14:24:13)

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jsalpha2

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Registered: 2017-04-23

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Re: Can not login virtualbox install

The CD version seemed to lack a browser and Synaptic.  Installed again from the DVD version and have no problems.  Not sure if I have to edit the sources list.  Still using Virtual Box until final comes out.  Looks nice.