I like it.
I would like to add something.
Somehow I have messed up the graphical boot so that I have to
boot a failsafe and then "kde3 <enter>" in order for X to work.
If I let it run non-failsafe OR "startx <enter>" then I am hosed, there
is no opportunity to break out of a loop of flashing starting failing flashing
starting failing...
( I'm very good at generating situation like this since... oh... heck,
kernel 1.2.18... )
Maybe there is a way to:
1. Modify the scripts that are recursively trying to start things so they
know they are in a loop and let you abort...
2. Add a simple cmdline to "turn off graphical boot" and revert to
starting text-mode
Otherwise it is difficult to jump into and fix... which is perhaps an
understatement.
Maybe just a FAQ or man page on the issue of what mdk does with X, step by
step, so you know where to look to make a fix...
?
-AEF
On Friday 09 August 2002 08:05 pm, Devin B. Hedge wrote:
> All,
> I have been following several threads regarding GUI usability on low
> resolution screens. I wonder if there is a compromise that can be reached.
>
> It seems that the primary issue is when there is a configuration issue. In
> such a case or if a person boots in safe mode, X defaults to 640x480. In
> either case, the user interface (X) becomes completely unusable.
>
> Now I'm all about just hitting Ctrl-Alt-4 and getting to a command line to
> kill X, reconfigure and restart X. NO biggie. HOWEVER, if you are going to
> sell this thing to the Cattle-Culture that shops at Wal-Mart, you have to
> STOP thinking like geeks and think like a redneck.
>
> SIMPLE SOLUTION:: In the X-windows login screen, add an option to shutdown
> X. Tada!
>
> Anybody else want to share their thoughts?
>
> Devin.
>
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