Unable to login: XFree fails at boot-time

[Neill Miller]

On Sat, 17 Aug 2002 09:26:16 -0700
Mark Jaffe <wizards44@earthlink.net> wrote:

> > load. Now it is stuck in a loop trying to get to a login screen. I
> > don't remember how to boot into single-user screen to disable
> > graphical login.

When prompted for which kernel to boot into, do not allow the default to
be used.  Type the name of the default kernel label followed by a "1"
(for single user) or "3" (another common runlevel that usually doesn't
include starting X).  Tweak your XF86Config settings and test it by
running 'startx' or 'xdm/gdm/whatever' manually.  If possible, it's
easier to log into the machine remotely and test using 'init 3/init 5'
(or the above).  Good luck!


Best regards,
-Neill.

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