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Old 01-17-2008, 07:08 AM
Andreas Janssen
 
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Default Re: couldn't start X server

Hello

cljlk (<cljlk@hotmail.com>) wrote:

> I just install RedHat9 into my Laptop. When it prompt the login, the
> screen keep falshing. Eventually, I type in root and password, then
> login into root account. A error show on the screen "couldn't start X
> server". Please help.


The X server writes a log file that will normally tell you why X can't
start up. You can find in /var/log, and it should be called
XFree86.0.log. You can also view the output by logging in on a text
console and using "startx".

best regards
Andreas Janssen

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