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Date:      Thu, 26 Jun 2003 18:26:18 -0600 (MDT)
From:      Warren Block <wblock@wonkity.com>
To:        K G <kg2kx@msn.com>
Cc:        questions@freebsd.org
Subject:   Re: keyboard probs
Message-ID:  <20030626182417.H30934@wonkity.com>
In-Reply-To: <BAY5-F38AG1VeQAhNBt00004128@hotmail.com>
References:  <BAY5-F38AG1VeQAhNBt00004128@hotmail.com>

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On Thu, 26 Jun 2003, K G wrote:

> Hello, i recently downloaded and installed freebsd and the only problem i
> get is with the keyboard.
>
> it works fine when i am typing my username, but it will not allow me to
> enter anything for a password, even the root password, nothing apears on
> screen just a while cursor block.

If your password appeared, someone watching over your shoulder would
know it.  Just type the password and press Enter without seeing it.

> i am running a toshiba laptop and everything else is working fine.

The keyboard works fine, too, or you wouldn't be able to type your
username.

-Warren Block * Rapid City, South Dakota USA



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