Description of problem: After installing RedHat 9, I can't log in from either the graphical login screen, or from the command line. I've been able to repeat this on two seperate machines so far (IBM server, and an American Megatrends PC). The first time was during an upgrade from 8.0 to 9 (AMI PC), the second time was on a fresh install of 9 (IBM Server). Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): 9 How reproducible: I've encountered this problem while using an IBM server, as well as an American Megatrends computer. Steps to Reproduce: 1. Install 9 2. Attempt to log in either via the created user, or root. 3. Actual results: username and password appear as if they're going to be accepted, but then the screen refreshes and it's back to the login again (via the graphical login). On the command line login, something similar happens in that it appears as though it will be accepted, but then it prompts me to log in again. However, when I try to log in (either via the graphical login, or command line) and I enter a bogus username/password the system immediately prompts me about the incorrect username/password. Expected results: to be prompted to log in over, and over with no success. Additional info: Not sure what to put here, but I'll be glad to send any further info via email if it's requested.
If you boot into single user mode, and run: rpm -q --qf "%{ARCH}\n" glibc what does it say? Also, are there any errors in /var/log/messages from when you tried to log in? (Yo'll probably need to boot into single-user mode to look at the logs.)
OK, as mentioned in e-mail, this was a kerberos configuration issue.