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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