Loading Gnome

RaheimSG · 09-10-2002, 08:16 PM

I just installed Redhat Linux 7.3, but it starts me into a Unix/Linux system, how do I start gnome, or a gui?

trickykid · 09-10-2002, 08:41 PM

startx

severedhead · 09-10-2002, 11:02 PM

You can also add a line "startx" (whithout the quotes) to to your .bash_profile (found in your home directory) so whenever you log in it will start up...

Thymox · 09-11-2002, 06:36 PM

You could edit the file /etc/inittab and change the line that says:
id:3:initdefault:
to read as follows:
id:5:initdefault:

You'll need to be root in order to edit this file.

RaheimSG · 09-11-2002, 08:36 PM

whats the difference? why isn't it like that at default?
sorry, i'm a n00b

severedhead · 09-11-2002, 09:37 PM

This will boot your system to a nice little GUI login screen.
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You could edit the file /etc/inittab and change the line that says:
id:3:initdefault:
to read as follows:
id:5:initdefault:
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This will bring you to your login (no GUI) and once you have logged in will auto start "startx" for you...
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You can also add a line "startx" (whithout the quotes) to to your .bash_profile (found in your home directory) so whenever you log in it will start up...