Re: Problems with the installation graphics on Fedora 3

From: James Wilkinson (james_at_westexe.demon.co.uk)
Date: 03/08/05

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    Margaret Doll wrote:
    > When I do an initial install on my test computer, the graphics go
    > haywire when I get to the point where I want to choose the software to
    > install. Portions of the graphics don't show at all. Old portions of
    > the graphics do not disappear. I reach the state where I can't proceed.
    >
    > I have downloaded and recorded the first of the cds a couple of times.
    > Both copies ran through the tests on the test computer prior to the
    > attempt to install.
    >
    > The test computer has run Fedora 2, RH 3 EL, RH2.1 EL and RH WS 3
    > without problems.
    > It is a Dell Optiplex GX 110.
    >
    > I maintain a dozen systems that run Fedora and about that many running
    > the RH Enterprise systems.
    >
    > Is there a fix?

    At the very first prompt, two seconds after the computer boots, enter
    "linux text" (without the quotes). Install in text mode: you don't miss
    much.

    When you've installed, reboot and get to a text console (e.g. press
    Ctrl-Atl-F1). Log in as root and run
    yum update

    It will take some time: hopefully you aren't on dial-up.

    A number of graphics systems need their X drivers updated before they
    will work properly.

    Hope this helps,

    James. 

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