Hello, My X windows system is not working So, Mark sir has recommended following steps that what I understand: 1 Press ctrl+alt+f2 2. Then run these commands yum groupinstall basic-desktop desktop-platform >> install installs video drivers; if you add a desktop install, it will >> install its best guess at drivers - they're already there. Unless you've >> got multiple monitors, in which case you may well have trouble, then the >> gui should just work. 3. After that I should perform yum -y update 4. Then I should run command for snorts. If anyone finds any lacunae please guide Thanks !! *-- * *Cheers, Mayur*. >> You should have command line login using <ctrl><alt><f2> > >> >> >> >> > Problem is Appearance of login window. System boots normally; now I >> >> > will try out your said command. >> >> >> >> gnome or kde? >> >> <snip> >> > >> > Gnome. >> > >> >> >> In any case, you need to do yum -y update and update your whole >> >> >> system to current. >> >> >> >> >> > Problem is I have installed Eucalyptus cloud,Snort IDS and now >> >> rSyslog; so I am in fear that update >> >> >> > It shouldn't. And why did you install rsyslog? That's the default system >> >> log package in 6.x. >> >> >> > >> > I think sir you are talking abt CentOS 6.4 becoz in centos 6.3 there >> is >> > upto 5.8.10. >> >> You. Do. Not. Understand. What. I. Am. Saying. You need to stop and THINK >> while you're reading. rsyslog is the default syslog in ALL VERSIONS of >> CentOS 6. >> > >> > > Yes Sir got it.Now I understand no need to reinstall rsyslog just use > default one. > How foolish I am !! > > >> >> If you're still having gui problems, you *might* have a driver >> issue. >> >> >> What video do you have? >> >> > <nsip> >> >> > I have not installed any video drivers before this. I tried to >> >> install >> >> > one but it does not work. So I leave it as >> > > >> >> You really, REALLY need to do some reading about *Nix systems. The base >> >> install installs video drivers; if you add a desktop install, it will >> >> install its best guess at drivers - they're already there. Unless >> you've >> >> got multiple monitors, in which case you may well have trouble, then >> the >> >> gui should just work. >> >> > >> >> > everything was working fine before breakage of libgcc.686 package >> >> > dependencies (as I remember) >> >> <snip> >> >> > I am in SSH with this machine from long time. I am asking if I am >> >> > unable to get GUI then I should try to install files >> >> >> Wait - how are you trying to log in, from the console, or remotely? >> >> <snip> >> > >> > I will first try out your instructions ; if that works. No remote no >> > console. >> > >> > If not, then I will try to login from Putty - windows client. And sir, >> > >> > would you please more focus on *nix systems?? any link?? >> > >> > And could you briefly address me what is actual mess around here?? >> > >> I don't think I'll respond again. I feel as though you do *NOT* understand >> linux (or any other version of Unix, usually referred to as *Nix). Go read >> the FAQ from the centos website. Go read wikipedia. >> >> I'm tired of making suggestions, and you don't have a clue as to what I'm >> asking or suggesting. >> >> I'm at work, for which I am a senior person, and get paid for that. I feel >> like I'm wasting time trying to help you. >> >> Try googling for answers, before you post, or if you don't understand some >> of the suggestions. >> >> mark >> > _______________________________________________ CentOS mailing list CentOS@xxxxxxxxxx http://lists.centos.org/mailman/listinfo/centos