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by pltucker726

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I tried to install Ubuntu through wubi. Right now I have two failed installs that appear when I boot up my system. I can't get them off, and I suspect it has something to do with the Master boot record. But, lets just forget that for now. My most pressing problem: I installed Ubuntu again. During the installation, I picked up my guitar and began practicing. I DID NOT touch the computer keyboard: why in the heck is it asking for a username and password in order to utilize the OS. I didn't put one in; it did not ask for it. I don't get it. Please don't tell me that I entered anything. I use only one username and one password for EVERYTHING. If I never entered those standard items, how would I determine what info it's looking for? I'm SO Ready to get rid of this "supposedly better than Windows" operating system. It's more trouble than it's worth -- so far.

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by seanferd

Just like you should for Windows, even though it doesn't force you.

by older mycroft

Which if (during boot-up) are left alone for long enough, tend to activate on their own by default.

I've always assumed you couldn't just dive straight into a Linux session - they always expect a user id/password (I think).

by seanferd

although Ubuntu does the Sudo dance rather than the root password rag.

by older mycroft

[i][b]I - - - IV - - - I - - - I7 - - -
Woke up this morning with an awful aching head

IV - - - IV7 - - - I - - - I7 - - -
Woke up this morning with an awful aching head

V - - V7 IV - - IV7 I - - - I - V V7
My new password had left me, just a room and an empty bed. :(

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