Not to sound to stupid but what is the root password for the root user?

Cheers,
Kris

The root account is enabled just you have to set your own password
http://www.ubuntux.org/how-to-change-the-root-password-in-ubuntu

Although it's recommended to just to use sudo for administrative tasks.

I get the following error on booting

Unknown interrupt or fault at EIP 00000060 c0100295 00000294

which repeats continuously until it reboots a while later.

I've read here

https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+bug/71594

that it's caused by

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This is because the 2.6.17-10-server kernel is compiled with HIGHMEM64G support, which requires PAE, but the Via C3 processor used on most Epias does not support PAE. You will have to use a kernel without HIGHMEM64G support (HIGHMEM4G will work, as will NOHIGHMEM).

The same problem occurs on certain Pentium M CPUs. Most other CPUs since Pentium Pro support PAE.

I'm not that familiar with Ubuntu server; maybe someone else can let you know if there's another kernel available in the installer if the above is not sufficient help. Failing that, you should be able to install using the "alternate" rather than "server" CD.

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However that doesn't appear to be an option for me.

I don't understand why no-one else has mentioned this? Is there a solution?

It's only been a problem with Ubuntu 6.10 server - both the mimimal install one and the full install one.

I am using an IBM T40 laptop which surely doesn't have a low-end cpu?

When you say 64 K, does that mean the OS is only taking 64K, or the torrent download was only 64K?

I am trying to get the VM image download for the player for the applicance to the bare minimum.

Thanks!

Excellent VM, I love the size; so small that make it really easy to play.

I had question about vmtools. does vmtools synch clock with my hostOS? or do I need ntp-server installed synch with some time-server?

Thanks,