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Old 03-15-2003, 02:49 PM   #1
cclavey
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Kinda Stupid Question...


Hey.
I set up RedHat to boot graphically, but I accidentally misconfigured my XFree86 settings. To fix the problem, I need to login and edit the file, but I can't because of the graphical login. Does anyone know how login in command prompt mode if it is set to graphical?
 
Old 03-15-2003, 03:10 PM   #2
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use this
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linux 3
if your list has something other than linux use it followed by a 3
 
Old 03-15-2003, 03:12 PM   #3
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type ctrl-alt-f5
or f1,f2,f3 so on

it takes u to command line
 
Old 03-15-2003, 03:18 PM   #4
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