How Much HD Space for Linux?

[Clinton MacDonald]

Ed:

Ed Sutherland wrote:
> I do like to experiment and probably went a bit overboard in packages.

LOL! I like it when you experiment, because I can learn vicariously from 
your experiences.

> The trouble is I can't even get into my system (the X side, at least) 
> because GDM can't write whatever little file is needed to start up a 
> window manager. Guess it's time to wipe and restart.

Can you boot into safe mode (I have forgotten the kernel argument -- 
maybe someone will come to the rescue)? That should give you enough 
control (as root) to nuke a few files.

Good luck!

Best wishes,
Clint

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