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  From: Ben Kramer <ben@webmedia.com.au>
  To  : Stephen Donaldson <steve@cyberqual.com>
  Date: Wed, 09 Jun 1999 08:55:44 +0000

Re: install problem

Hi Stephen,

once it has booted to x you can switch virtual terminals by holding down
alt ctr and then hitting F2. This should give you a normal terminal
screen to play with.
You then need to edit /etc/inittab, change the line...
id:5:initdefault: 
so that it has a 3 instead.
Next time you reboot, it should boot without starting X.
You can then go and reinstall the correct X-server for your video card.

Ben.


Stephen Donaldson wrote:
> 
> -= Warning Newbie Ahead =-
> 
> I installed Linux Mandrake v 6.0 and all went well with the instal.
> I used the generic driver for the video card with the intention of
> finding out the right card and then changing the setup to suit.
> 
> After changing the video card to what I thought was the correct card I
> have the problem now of a blank screen after bootup.
> 
> I can see the normal boot sequence including the logon screen, however,
> the Mandrake version allowed me to boot into its X session automatically
> and I chose this option so now it will not stop until it comes up with
> the X choice menu box.
> 
> Now, I cannot stop X from starting, so I cannot prevent the screen
> blackout.
> 
> Is there a way to prevent X automatically starting to enable me to
> change the setup or do I need to reload it all again?
> 
> Hope this makes sense
> 
> Help most welcome
> 
> Steve
>

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