startx problem

brajesh153 · 04-04-2006, 11:01 PM

hi,
i am using fc3.i changed the /var/lyx/* files permissons to 755 as root. as there was an error in installin the lyx of my pc.
now i m facing some problems. i was not able to run startx.sfter i changed the /etc/inittab run lavel to 5 i am able to work with restrictions. i am not able to shutdown from the user login only logof active.
further, my lcd display is getting off for a few seconds ramdomly after doin the above permisson changes.
your, suggestions are welcome.
brajesh

pda_h4x0r · 04-05-2006, 01:21 AM

Change the permissions to 777, and try again?

What errors, specifically, do you get when you try startx?

Please write with punctuation! It's hard to understand what you are asking.

brajesh153 · 04-14-2006, 05:59 AM

i did it but no status change. i switched to fc5 toguh n everuthin is back to norma... the installation was deslayed so does the responce...