Problem Red Hat 9 Installation - UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers

vedder191 · #1 (**permalink**) 09-14-2005

I have a problem with a red hat 9 install on a compaq laptop. I installed the OS and everything tests ok but It boots to a blank screen instead of the GUI login I wanted. What can I do to correct this instead of installing all over. I tried the rescue option several times and tried to run Xconfigurator and XFree86. Neither works. I chose the personal desktop option when installing. Can anyone help please. I just want to be able to login to a GUI.

encrypted · #2 (**permalink**) 09-15-2005

Have you tried :
#startx

??

vedder191 · #3 (**permalink**) 09-15-2005

I only get a chance to initiate startx from the rescue mode and it just generates a black screen.

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