Re: how do I fix xserver remotely?
On Fri, Nov 28, 2003 at 12:39:11AM +0100, tripolar wrote:
> during an install on my parents pc I chose wrong xserver "fbdev" because I
> didnt know there video card at the time. since then I found out it was s3
> savage.
> First I was locked out because of root password problem. fixed now with help
> from this list :-)
> Their pc is running knoppix live-cd ( so she can access internet) while I sort
> this out. I will need to log in ssh ( not a problem did that earlier) and try
> to fix x by editing file and hopefully when she reboots after removing
> knoppix cd, gdm will start.
> any clues would be helpful
> thanks
Once you've ssh'd in, just run "dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xfree86" (or is
it "dpkg-reconfigure xserver-common"?). One of these will allow you to
re-choose the video card.
--
Kent
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