Re: XFree86 problems

[Evan Van Dyke <e-van@nwu.edu>]

Tom Anzalone wrote:
> 
> After I setup Xfree using the configurator I saved the config file and
> the machine rebooted.  When the machine gets to the login prompt
> after the reboot, the Monitor starts to blink and I can't log in.  It
> looks like X windows is trying to start as I see a line before the
> login saying that xdm is starting.  I can't log in to change the
> settings in Xfree.  Is there a way to bypass startup items as they
> load? Or is there a way to start another command line so I can at
> least login?  Thanks in advance!

The problem is that XDM is trying to start, but your x-config
isn't right... what you need to do is this:  at the LILO:
prompt hold down the Ctrl key.  this should let you type in the
name of the image/OS you want to start.  type:
  linux single

if your normal kernel image isn't 'linux' then just type:
  <name-of-your-image> single

the tab key will list the image options you have.  In any case,
this will reboot your computer into single-user-mode.  Type in
the root passwd when it asks, then do:
  chmod a-x /usr/X11R6/bin/xdm

This will keep xdm from trying to start.  reboot into normal mode
and you'll be at a normal console login.  From there you can log
in and work on your X-configuration

--Evan

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