Conrad Rehill wrote:
> Sorry for the newbie question...
> 
> I'm using a  Quadra 650 and not having much trouble using the system, BUT...
> when the machine boots up, I can't seem to get it out of a single-user mode.
> The only login ID it will accept is root, and even if I manually set up a new
> account in etc/passwd and create the necessary home directory and
> ownership/perms. , the machine refuses to accept the login ID and password
> supplied.  Furthermore, there is no password requested when I login as root.
> 
> I have (I think) set all the proper lines in rc.conf to indicate that I no
> longer want to be in a non-configured mode.
> 
> 
> Any help ?? Would be appreciated.

you're editing the wrong file :-)

for a quick start, take a look at the adduser and vipw manpages:

man 8 adduser
man 8 vipw

also, you might want to take a look at the faq(s):

http://www.netbsd.org/Documentation/
http://www.netbsd.org/Ports/mac68k/faq/

i hope this helps some.

later.

colin