Re: X Windows and Gnome Problem - HELP!!
On 2002-10-30 22:33-0000 Tim Woodward wrote:
> I have installed Debian 2.2r4 on my system and have so far got to the
> point where X Windows is running with the Gnome version that comes
> with the Debian pack. The problem i have now is that i have changed
> my graphics card and installed the XF86_SVGA server, and when i boot
> up it goes straight into X Windows but the mouse is disabled. The
> screen is in 640x480 so looks crap, and i can't exit back to the
> original prompt screen. If i knew how to bypass X Windows upon
> boot-up i could re-run the XF86Config which may solve the problem.
> Can anyone help me sort it?
If you want to avoid getting into X at boot time, you can edit
/etc/inittab and set the line containing “initdefault” to this:
id:3:initdefault:
This will ensure you enter multiuser text mode when you reboot.
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