[ale] kernel headache

[Jim]

You must have init set to 5 in /etc/inittab. This means it will keep trying to 
start the X server no matter how many times that errors out. If you have a 
Tom's Root/Boot or other disk that will allow you to go in and do some 
editing, edit /etc/inittab and set this variable:

id:3:initdefault:

This will start you up at a command prompt. Then try startx and see what 
errors you're getting.



On Sunday 01 September 2002 02:17 pm, Sean Kilpatrick wrote:
> I'll keep it brief:
>
> Use RedHat 7.3
>
> Recently ran "up2date" and a new kernel was installed.
> Upon reboot, Grub reports two kernels: 2.4.18-10
>                                        2.4.18-5
>
> On booting newer kernel, boot process proceeds normally
> all the way to the end, and then goes haywire.  Instead
> of seeing a flash screen for the graphics card, followed by
> the login screen, the display begins flashing, on and off,
> mostly off, but flickering the last screenful of boot lines.
> Only way out seems to be the 3-fingered salute.
> I'm guessing that there is a video problem somewhere, but
> I haven't a clue where (or how) to look for it.
>
> Suggestions would be greatfully received.
>
> SEan
>
>
>
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