starting up without X

user1 · 03-21-2004, 03:16 PM

hey, i accidentally plugged in the wrong display settings and so my monitor won't display X. how can i start linux without X?

jeffreybluml · 03-21-2004, 03:21 PM

change the following line in /etc/inittab

id:5:initdefault:

to this

id:3:initdefault:

and reboot.

then just change it back youre ready...

Good luck!

user1 · 03-21-2004, 03:44 PM

thanks but the problem with that suggestion is that i can't see linux at all. i press the power button and i see all the usual stuff when it's starting up, but i have it automatically set to start in X. is there a way that i can stop X from loading and just get into the non-graphical mode? (keep in mind that i can't see X)

Komakino · 03-21-2004, 03:45 PM

yeah, when you hit lilo and it suggests linux as an option add the runlevel number after it. i.e. type

Code:

linux 3

jeffreybluml · 03-21-2004, 04:25 PM

how would it be done if you use grub?

curious...

Komakino · 03-21-2004, 04:43 PM

I don't know, I've never used grub. I've heard it's better (mind you, that's from grub fans) but I like to stick with what I know.

viniosity · 03-22-2004, 07:18 PM

can't you just wait for it to load and then use another console? else maybe hit ctrl-alt-backspace to get to the command line?

Kovacs · 03-22-2004, 07:20 PM

Press alt+tab+F2 (or F3-F6) to switch to a terminal, kill X and edit your XF86Config.