x server not starting in fedora 8
 

i recently installed fedora 8 on my friends desktop..
but the graphical mode is not starting..
the x server is not able to start...n its giving error..
can neone tell me how to fix this??

More information is needed. What is the exact error message? What is the hardware (computer, graphics card, etc.)?

Provide this information and we may be able to help you.

Bob

Try getting to the terminal (Ctrl + alt + F1) and check the output of
cat /var/log/Xorg.0.log | grep EE
Most likely a driver issue or a misconfigured monitor.

ohk..ill send u the output today .....

hi
 

Just install latest kernel...

how shld i install latest kernel...using yum or there is some other method too...