Extreme Newbie ?

mathias · 01-01-2003, 05:34 AM

Hello Netrack! If you can do it, just try installing the linux again. Try installing all the packages. As I know, redhat always configured the gui, so I had no problkems with it. Maybe it could be a hardware problem. But don't sue me if I'm wrong, I'm still learning.

Netrack · 01-01-2003, 10:47 AM

i have re-installed it, and i get the same answer, im thinking it might be my video card possible because right now i have to use a generic VGA b/c red hat doesnt support it

mathias · 01-01-2003, 02:01 PM

Well, I never had problems with the graphic card, so I can't help you. I can just recommend you to try other linux disrto if it is possible.

dipsd · 01-07-2003, 04:40 AM

Have you installed the VMWare tools after you have installed the Redhat 8.0 under VMWare? Until you do that you do not get the X up and running as it will give you the error that you are getting.

Try running startx after installing the VMWare tools.

If you want a graphical login, edit /etc/inittab
there is a line which says default:3

change that to default:5 and that should get you to a graphical login screen after you boot up.

cheers