It may be possible to run the text mode configuration from the console. This would avoid going through the install repeatedly. This assumes that all components were copied to disk during the install.
I haven't tried this with XFree, but have done it numerous times with the Xaccelerated X server. If this isn't too obvious, checking the install log could produce helpful information. david David Ross 194 Varsity Ave. Princeton, NJ 08540-6424 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] phone: (609) 452-0349 fax: (609) 452-0349 cell: (914) 548-8857 text message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: Ely, Gerald (USPC.PCT.Hopewell) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, January 28, 2002 8:49 AM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'; HamLug email list Subject: RE: Redhat 7.2 video I have been working it for a while. What I found to make all the difference happens at install time. In previous versions, this did not seem to be as much an issue. When I install 7.2, toward the end of the install, it asks if you want text mode or gui when the system boots. At this point there is a 'test' button. I have found that if you don't test, you will likely NOT have working video. This basically lets you test different settings until you find one that works. If the test fails, you definitely will not have video after the install completed. Hacking X itself can be a pain, however running Xtest to check config changes makes post-install changes easier. Between the two, I have been primarily using install/test method before the system comes online. -----Original Message----- From: Wayne [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2002 3:22 PM To: HamLug email list Subject: Redhat 7.2 video I've installed Redhat 7.2 twice and had trouble with the Xwindows configuration both times. I still have yet to debug it. Has anyone else had trouble with this on 7.2 . 7.1 wen't in smooth without a problem, it did the autoprobe fine. 7.2 gets botched up. Has anyone else experienced this? Wayne
