Starting linux

skyber · 12-16-2005, 01:50 AM

Hi,

I have windows XP and Linux Unbuntu on one pc.
When I start the pc and choose to boot Linux, then I get a screen like DOS. How can I start the graphical interface of Linux?

Thanks,

Skyber

Nylex · 12-16-2005, 02:01 AM

Try logging in with your user account and issuing "startx" (without quotes). I'd have thought Ubuntu would have you boot to a graphical login :/.

fouldsy · 12-16-2005, 02:45 AM

Just to expand on the previous post, Ubuntu should have got you to a graphical login unless there is a problem with your graphics card. Maybe let us know what graphics card so we can point you in the right direction if startx doesn't work - it might need manually reconfiguring (which isn't that hard - honest!).

skyber · 12-16-2005, 03:52 AM

Ok, I'll try it later today. (now i am at work so...):P

Thanks BTW!!

skyber · 12-16-2005, 10:34 AM

Hi again,

I tried it and it didn't work.
At the boot screen I choose to boot:"Unbuntu, kernel 2.6.12-9-386(recovery mode)" then there was a screen like DOS says: root@ben(my name):~# so there I typed startx but then it said: command not found.
My Graphic card is a: ATI Radeon 9800 SE from Saphire

I'm not good at English sorry for that:P and i don't know anything about Linux.

Thanks,

Ben

michapma · 12-16-2005, 10:46 AM

If you choose "Ubuntu, kernel 2.6.12-9-386(recovery mode)" then you are booting into just that, a recovery mode. This mode will not start your graphical interface because it is intended for diagnostic and maintenance work when there is something wrong with the system. If you have a boot entry that just says "Ubuntu, kernel 2.6.12-9-386" then try that one instead.