Live Username and Password not working

BradyM · 2016-12-04 20:05:12

Hi all, hope someone can help. I've created a live USB of bl-Hydrogen-amd64_20160710.iso using "Mac Linux USB Loader" (similar to UNetbootin, but can create a usb that boots on Macs). The USB sticks boots on my MacBook Pro, but it boots directly to the login screen. I've tried the documented username = user and password = live, but it doesn't work. Can someone help? Has the default username and password changed? Thanks for any suggestions.

pvsage · 2016-12-04 21:43:09

BradyM wrote:

(similar to UNetbootin,)

We discourage the use of tools like UNetbootin specifically because of problems like this.

For creating a LiveUSB from OS X, have a look here.

BradyM · 2016-12-04 23:09:39

I tried both methods mentioned in the linked document. My MacBook would not recognize either method. (I created the USB sticks, and when I tried to book MAC using the USB stick, the Mac would not recognize them.) I also tried following these instructions.

Just to be clear, I'm trying to both create the USB drive on a Mac and I want to install it on a Mac. So the USB drive must be recognized by a Mac for booting.

Thanks,

Head_on_a_Stick · 2016-12-04 23:21:09

BradyM wrote:

I also tried following these instructions.

Try that method again but *do not* use the `hdiutil` command, the BL image is already of the "isohybrid" type and that step will break the ISO.

There is also no need to apply a GUID partition table over the device, the `dd` command will place the partition table that is on the ISO over that section of the USB stick anyway.

It may be best to flush the buffers after writing the image:

sudo dd if=BL.iso of=/dev/rdisk2 bs=4k ; sync

Just the `dd` command alone should work fine but be absolutely sure that you have the right device node or you will wipe your hard drive.

Also, be sure to check hardware compatibility from the live environment before installing.

BradyM · 2016-12-04 23:32:38

That didn't work either. Still not being recognized by Mac on boot up. I think the USB needs to have GUID partition map for Mac to recognize it. Needs to be EFI. That's why I used Mac Linux USB loader. It formats the USB drive correctly so Mac will recognize it.

Head_on_a_Stick · 2016-12-04 23:58:01

BradyM wrote:

Needs to be EFI.

The BunsenLabs ISO image does not support UEFI.

You will have to use a Debian netinstall ISO image to install a basic (CLI-only) system and then run the bunsen-netinstall script.

balloon · 2016-12-05 02:08:51

If you are using an earlier Intel Mac, it will adopt 32bit (U)EFI.
(It also includes Core Duo, Solo and early Core 2 Duo (64 bit))
It has problems booting up.

If this is the case, try rEFInd:
http://www.rodsbooks.com/refind/

This boot loader supports BIOS compatible boot of Mac.

Recent Macs are normally bootable with GRUB 2.

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BradyM · 2016-12-05 03:00:06

Tried these instructions. Didn't work either (basically same as before, just using a different tool to create USB drive.

I did try using "Mac Linux USB Loader" again to create a bootable Linux Mint drive and it worked just fine. I'll try Head_on_a_stick's suggestion next and try using the debian net install first, then building from there. Thanks for all the help so far.

barronsuse · 2016-12-15 05:13:30

This is the disadvantage of 3 party live usb tools. The best way is to use "dd" to write boot ISO to USB drive. On Windows you can try rufus, at least I haven't encounter any boot issue with it.

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Head_on_a_Stick · 2016-12-15 07:31:36

barronsuse wrote:

On Windows you can try rufus, at least I haven't encounter any boot issue with it.

I have seen quite a few threads now in which that tool failed miserably, here is the most recent example:

http://forums.debian.net/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=130799

From Windows, I always recommend USBWriter and it always seems to work.

I've never used it myself though, ofc

BLizgreat! · 2016-12-16 05:57:06

Might check that out. Pretty sloppy write up but worked. You'll have to play around a bit to find the right menu entry for the BL iso.

Installed the Debian live iso via that method before it supported uefi. Also recently installed a Lmde iso that was well over 1yr old using that info. Presumably before it started supporting uefi/gpt as well.

This is of course a pc I'm using rather than a Mac but shouldn't matter all that much, that'd be my assumption anyway.

+1 the person who advised rEFInd, Rod Smith apparently knows his stuff and is also clearly a Mac multi-boot fan. His site's definitely worth a visit.

Also +1 Hoas just cause the guy's an intelligent/thoughtful type which from everything I've ever seen definitely tends to know his stuff as well.

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