Re: Thinkpad A22p/Improper Video on Install

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g <geleem@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>James McKenzie wrote:
>> I'm trying to install FC8 on my old, creaky Thinkpad A22p (ATI Rage 
>> Mobility Rage 3) and the video from the graphical installer is not 
>> correct.  I get about 1/3 of the orginal screen, then 1/3 of the third 
>> 1/3 of  screen followed by that 1/3 again.
>
>it is possible that video drives for your laptop are not available in fc8.
>
>download and burn a 'live cd' for a later version, f11 or f12 or f13 to
>see how video is handled.
>
>> If I use the text installer, X will not start when running the first 
>> time after installing.
>
>'X' does not configure to start when a text install is used and sets up
>a 'level 3' start up.
>
>at login prompt, login as user, at command line, enter 'startx' with
>out '' to see if 'X' will start.
>
Black screen.  This may be caused by the attempt to discover what monitor I am using fails. 

>if it does and all is ok, if not, post back with results.
>
>you can maintain level 3 and use 'startx' for opening desktop.
>
>or, as 'root' user, open '/etc/inittab' and change line;
>
>at 'root' user prompt:
>
>  cd /etc
>  vi inittab
>
>press down arrow key to line with 'id:3:initdefault:', move cursor with
>right arrow key to '3', press <r> key, press <5> key.
>
>to write/save, and exit, press in sequence ':wq' with out ''.
>
>this will change 'id:3:initdefault:' to 'id:5:initdefault:' and thereafter
>system will boot you in desktop manager for logins.
>
>
>-- 
>
>peace out.
>
>tc,hago.
>
>g
>.
>
Also, as a friendly suggestion, can you shorten your signature line?

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