unable to start x server
my x server in fedora 6 is not starting, maybe the error is coming from the video driver. how can i fix this?
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need more information...
can you post the /var/log/Xorg.0.log and your xorg.conf ? if you think the driver is in cause, you should try with Driver "vesa" or Driver "mesa" in the "Device" section |
Yeah Me Tooo!
I hooked up a new LCD monitor. My Fedora7 booted just fine.Pulled up the display GUI/ I changed display settings to 1440-900 and KaPhuloewie...BAM!!!
I lost my GUI deskTop. I get only a text screen/terminal How do I correct my "display settings Change"?? to something that might be more workable. so my new WestingHouse LCD monitor will work properly?:cool: And give the deskTop GUI I so love. El Gato |
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i cant login to my fedora, there's no gui present just a command line so i dont think i can get a copy of my xorg.conf. how can i set the vesa driver using the command line??
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you can login on the command line (you have acces to multiple terminals, to switch between them just use ctrl+alt+FX, where X is the term number, from 1 to 6)
you should login as root, to edit you xorg.conf once you're logged, type something like : nano /etc/X11/xorg.conf or vim /etc/X11/xorg.conf to have an idea of what went bad, enter : cat /var/log/Xorg.0.log | grep EE and cat /var/log/Xorg.0.log | grep WW |
Ok But...
I got "you have NO permissions".
My prompt shows the # so I am in as 'superuser'. I am the only one using this machine. I logIn as root and she accepts my password So way don't I have permission to this file? EL |
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basically, the superuser has all rights, so you can't have such a message when in this mode... to make sure you're in superuser mode just type Code:
su - |
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Isn't it great! you can do something to fix this problem without reinstalling as you would with some other distro's. Follow KrahnacK's instructions to see what Error your getting. You can also log in as user and at the terminal type startx and watch to see what Error messages you get. Post back what you find. |
XServer corrected
Thanks for ALL who helped on this;:study:
Here's what fixed it for me; Reference book "Red Hat Certified Engineer Linux 4th edition" pg6-8 get to a term console; login as root type vi /etc/X11/xorg.conf this takes you to a vi Editor hit the i key which permits you type/inter data I corrected the resolutions taking out 1400x900 all up to 1290x900 keeping only those I figured the driver might work with, hit escape type :wq and enter takes you back to root,, verify the file, look to see that your changes are there or correct it again. return to root enter startx and Voila!! I have a GUI!!! The text reference may be of better help than my scribble above. I hope this helps. There is also pg 374 'Tools for X configuration' That may be of some help as a Newbie I have made a major breakTru. Pardon me while I Crow abit for awhile.:D El Gato Feo:cool: |
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