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When X windows fails to start, I use 'ALT F1' to get to the command prompt. If X windows comes up, then use 'CTRL ALT BACKSPACE' to get the Xserver to shut down.
Then I edited the /etc/X11/xorg.conf file, removing all references to Wacom drivers.
I also removed any reference to any video mode > 1024x768.
(use 'sudo vi /etc/X11/xorg.conf' to edit the file)
Restarted X using 'startx' and now I get Xwindows up but with a resolution of 1280x1024. I tried to use the System > Preferences > Resolution menu to change resolution, but everything below 1280x1024 gets scrambled.
I will try an install using this mode and then fiddle with xorg.conf to get it to work on the permanent install.
In addition, the network connection is not working, works for my other VMs (RHEL and CENTOS)
Last edited: Oct 12, 2007