Since I started using Linux, I've used the same username, "hal", for logging in. With Sarge this was no problem since, somehow, it adapted for the actual hal programs. The first problem I had with it was with Ubuntu, but I got by that by just upgrading my old install instead of making a new one.
I installed Etch on a computer for my Mother today and it wouldn't allow me to use "hal." On all my email accounts and other accounts on all the systems I deal with, I've always used the name "hal," but now it's not allowed. Is there a way around this? Can I get my name back? It seems shortsighted to create systems that create a username like this. It's not as common as john or jane, but it's a well known name that it seems likely people would be using to log in with. Thanks for any ideas. Hal -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
