RE: XFree86 problems
> 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
>
Another item to try - when xdm comes up with it's bad display hit Ctrl-R,
which should exit out of xdm and back to a text login prompt. At that point
you can continue on also. (I like it because you can see the config is
wrong, hit ^R and work on it, reboot and look at it, see it's wrong, hit ^R
to work on it <g>...)
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