Okay, basically you have to refer to the /real/ old RHL 5.2 documentation on this if it's not already in the docs. Fortunately I have it, and the basic procedure is to manually edit /etc/inittab via a text editor (such a pico). I.e. from an x-term window, 1) 'pico /etc/inittab' 2) page down once (twice?) and search for 'id:5:initdefault:' 3) change the five to a three so line now says 'id:3:initdefault:' 4) reboot to test. You should get X to run by typing 'startx'. On Wed, 26 Jun 2002 15:33:38 +0200 "Hendrik Fourie" <hendrikf@webmail.co.za> writes: > When I first installed Red Hat 7.2, the installer asked me whether I > wanted X-Windows to start automatically every time it boots, and > at > the time I said yes, because working with X-Windows seemed easier > to > work with and get used to (I dual boot with Windows 98 on my other > hdd), however after a few days I feel ready to start working almost > exclusively in the command prompt environment and only start > X-Windows > when I need to. How do I change the boot procedure so that it does > not > load at startup. I am using XFree86 and in order to update it to > the > latest version, I will need to exit and not have it running. > _______________________________________________________________ > http://www.webmail.co.za the South-African free email service > _______________________________________________ > > Newbie@XFree86.Org > *** To unsubscribe , or change message options, see: > http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/newbie > "Stride the storm or it will dance you." Michael D. Beams ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. _______________________________________________ Newbie@XFree86.Org *** To unsubscribe , or change message options, see: http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/newbie
