I'm a newby to Linux, which I just installed for the first time.
I installed RH9 but it starts up in the text mode. Tried to upgrade
the install by installing EVERYTHING (over 4 gig)but it still starts
up in the text mode. I know that one of the grafical interfaces is
called KDE. I found that in one of the directories but all in that
directory is "KDM" Tried to run that, but nothing happens.
I noticed with the install that my grafics cards is not mentioned
(Gigabyte Radeon 9600xt)
Could this be the problem?? If so (or even if it is not the problem)
how do I install video drivers.
I'm absolutly new to Linux, but do have some DOS experience.
Any help - suggestions would be appreciated.

I could go back to windows, but would to give Linux a fair try.
Not much pleasure from it so far.

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On Sat, 28 Feb 2004 02:21:00 -0800, Ron wrote:

> I'm a newby to Linux, which I just installed for the first time. I
> installed RH9 but it starts up in the text mode. Tried to upgrade the
> install by installing EVERYTHING (over 4 gig)but it still starts up in
> the text mode. I know that one of the grafical interfaces is called KDE.
> I found that in one of the directories but all in that directory is
> "KDM"

You should read the manuals instead. The commands to start KDE are;

First, Red Hat configures Gnome to be the default GUI (graphical
interface) to change to KDE type; switchdesk KDE

Then you can start the KDE graphical interface by typing; startx

The manuals are here; http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/linux/

> Tried to run that, but nothing happens. I noticed with the install that
> my grafics cards is not mentioned (Gigabyte Radeon 9600xt) Could this be
> the problem?? If so (or even if it is not the problem) how do I install
> video drivers.

Yep this is a common problem, please visit;
http://www.nvidia.com/object/linux_...2_1.0-5336.html

And read the (README - Text Version) link before starting.


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