edit inittab
Can someone please explain to me how to edit my inittab file from a command prompt - or maybe explain how to change run level from 5 to 3 at start-up? Problem is that my login screen doesn't load when X starts. I tried to login from failsafe, then startX - but got error that I don't have console ownership. Any help would be greatly appreciated. :newbie:
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thats my problem too
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Code:
vi /etc/inittab # 0 = halt # 1 = single user mode # 2 = unused (but configured the same as runlevel 3) # 3 = multiuser mode (default Slackware runlevel) # 4 = X11 with KDM/GDM/XDM (session managers) # 5 = unused (but configured the same as runlevel 3) # 6 = reboot # Default runlevel. (Do not set to 0 or 6) id:3:initdefault: Depending on your distributor you want the number beside the X11. In Slackware it's 4, but other distributions its 5. So, you'll want to change the 3 to to either a 4 or 5. If you're using VI to edit the file move you cursor over the "3" hit the "x" then the "i" then insert your number 4 or 5. then :wq Next time you reboot it'll boot to X. |
Actually, it does boot into Xserver now ,problem is that it doesn't give me a login screen. Only a picture - cannot login. I think this may be what I need though - if I can login, then startX, maybe I can fix my screwup that is preventing login screen. Thanks - was looking at your site - very helpful. Will attempt to fix this now ...
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Well, I tried ... :mad: :scratch: but now my inittab file is blank - don't ask me how ... crap, stuckon Windoze till I can fix this!!
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