On Mon, Sep 22, 2003 at 10:52:57PM +1000, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hi all, > > Finally got Debian woody running on my DELL Inspirion 8500, sort of :-) > I installed kernel 2.4.8 and it now boots without an Aieee error. > X works using the NVidia driver but I can't get a BIG resolution running, > such as 1900 x 1200. I know this resolution can be achieved as I have seen > a few web pages of people running RedHat and getting it to work. > > Anyway, how do I stop X starting automatically when Debian starts ? > > GDm or XDM starts automagically when I start the laptop so it starts X. > I can't log in as root via the graphical log in screen (security I > suppose) only as a user. I can 'su' once logged in but the xserver refuses > to restart or change resolutions. Ctrl + Alt + Backspace doesn't seem to > have any effect. Perhaps I am missing something ? > > Cheers >
You have received several replies with excellent suggestions, but I have not seen any address the "can't log in as root" problem. For GDM, use gdmconfig (or edit /etc/gdm/gdm.conf) to enable local (and/or remote) root login. ...Marvin -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
