Re: XF86 question

[Matt Brubeck <mbrubeck@hmc.edu>]

On Sun, 7 Oct 2001, Paul F. Pearson wrote:

> When I boot into Linux, I get the XDM login screen, but after I enter
> my usernam/password, it hangs with a gray screen. THe cursor doesn't
> respond to the mouse, either.

Check the file /var/log/xdm.log for more information.

Also, try stopping xdm (as root, "/etc/init.d/xdm stop") and then running
startx from your regular account.

If that fails also, try replacing your .xsession with something
ridiculously simple (e.g. just run an xterm, no window manager).