HELP! Got lost in Darwin and I can't get out.

Hi all,
I was doing an Archive and Install tonight. After I reset my password, the aqua screen came up asking for my login and pw. I put them in, I got the aqua candy cane saying, "logging in" or whatever. Next thing I know, I'm staring at white text on black that reminds me of DOS. It's asking me for a login and password. I logged in successfully, now what? What is this, Basic? Fortran? I haven't had to work with a screen like this since Sister Diane's 8th grade computer class using a Commador 64.
Can anyone tell me why this happened and how I get back to my beloved OSX interface?
Installing OSX.2.1 from the disk onto Dual G4.
Thanks for any help or guidance.

Osvaldo:
I am glad that you were able to resolve your issue with Archive and Install. When I had a Darwin issue a couple of years ago I did a complete backup, erase and install. I would have been interested to see if Michael's method worked for you. However, sometimes you end up doing a re-install anyway.
Good luck.
cornelius
PS: Thanks for leaving feedback in Apple Discussions, although I do feel a bit undeserving of a green Solved star.

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