Hey people.

After i rebooted my fedora system, i can't boot up to gui mode, or what it's called.
I'm new to linux, so maybe i need some more detailed explanation

Here's what i boot up to:
http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/5/3/1044179/fed.png

How do i fix it, so it boots up normally?

Type in startx (you will want to do that as your normal user) and hit return. Post back the response - if you get a load of code, post it here in [ code][ /code ] tags (without the spaces) so we can help with the diagnosis.

Also let us know which graphics card you are using.

What if i didn't create a second user when i installed fedora?
Well it gives me a lot of text, but im sure its this part:
Allright, i know that i added "modes" myself to that file, but here's the explanation:

I am running this fedora system on Sun's VirtualBox.
The problem was that the size of the screen was so big, that i had to scroll the window.
I then found this site on google (http://mytechrantings.blogspot.com/2...irtualbox.html) saying that i should add that parameter. I now see that i thought it was OUTSIDE the subsection, but it isn't.


So how do i fix this? Can it be done without reformat?

for some reason you did not install using the gui but in text mode .
what is your 3d card ( if you have one) nvidia or ATI .
see the how to's below
if ati then you will find that gnome/kde will NOT work until you install the ati driver ( on fedora 9 )
see: "Fedora 9 (F9) and ATI ( fglrx ) with working OpenGL!"
http://forums.fedoraforum.org/showthread.php?t=189227

if nvidia then the generic "nv" 2d driver will allow the desktop to start until you install the kmod-nvidia
SEE: "Nvidia Videocard Setup In Fedora Linux"
http://forums.fedoraforum.org/showthread.php?t=188241

No JohnVV i installed in it the default mode, i didn't choose text mode. My gfx is a Geforce 7950gt.
Well what i actually just need, is to know how i can maybe reset that config file or something to clear out that line, that gives the system a error.

You can edit the xorg.conf file by hand (look at "man xorg.conf" for all the details), or you can run xorgconfig.

your card is a "Geforce 7950gt" so there will be a line in the xorg.conf like this ( using the 2d [only]driver that came with fedora)
give this a try change " nv " to " versa"
or if it is versa then change it to nv
-------
type into the terminal after you login as root ( yes root)

nano /etc/X11/xorg.conf

and edit that line
also to change hoe it is booting ,from text only to gui.
thit will work IF when you type in
" startx "
the gui starts

nano /etc/inittab

and change the last line from
id:3:initdefault:
-- to --
id:5:initdefault:

change the 3 to a 5

What he said, except it's "vesa" not "versa"

Thank you all, i got it to work now
I removed the "modes 1024x768" up in the subsection and then it worked, thank you John.

But now, when i finally can update the system, it gives me this error O.o
http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/5/3/1044179/error.png

sorry "vesa" not "versa . oops

did you install the NEW security keys
type in
to get the new security keys

and what happens if you use yum
and post the text form any errors
then once you update the system you WILL want to install a driver for your 3d card
the vesa driver is 2d ONLY
see:
http://www.mjmwired.net/resources/mj...f9.html#nvidia

but use " su - " and not "sudo" unless you have already setup sudo( not setup by default )

Arh, again and again, you have no idea how thankfully i am for your help

I believe its updating atm. we'll see if there's other error after this 484 files have been downloaded and installed. *yawn*