On Wed, 2 Jul 1997, David Kohel wrote: > I'm trying out a switch to Debian after using Slackware for > years on various computers. I've found several "obstacles" > for which I hope someone has a solution. > > Running xdm, I find that it doesn't verify passwords. I have > to telnet to the machine and kill the xdm process. I suspect > that the problem may have to do with the configuration of > shadow passwords.
If it is the shadow problem, that can be fixed by running shadowconfig off shadowconfig on > > Is there a color_xterm package for Debian? The regular xterm support color now. You might have to set the TERM variable to color-xterm though. > > Any suggestions for installing netscape? -- I gave a half-hearted > attempt under dselect but found conflicts, resolved by removing > netscape. > What type of conflict problems? Shaya -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .
