RuneUI doesn't start

[vivian]

[Ears of Tin]

First time setup can be a challenge. Is Pi connected to your network be Ethernet cable? If not the WiFi needs to be configured for your network. Attach a screen and keyboard to the Pi while on ethernet, then use Network page to add your wifi credentials. I don't recall the login screen you see but I can't remember all the details for Rune 3 as it's quite old. Most of us have migrated to it's successor - raudio.
Same great feel of the original Rune but with many important updates and improvements.

[vivian]

I see. Thanks Ears of Tin! Does this mean that Rune can't be used offline?

[Ears of Tin]

To use as a headless player the pi and and the controlling browser (e.g. a phone or tablet) must be on the same home network but internet connection to the outside world is not required except for some features like radio, song lyrics, artist bios.

[vivian]

I tried plugging in an ethernet cable before booting, as suggested. It made no difference. The behavior was identical.

So I think what I'll do is format the SD card and put Kodi on it instead.