There are several ways to get to a command line with Linux. Once you
are booted into the GUI (in which you cannot see what you are doing),
you can press ALT+CTRL+F2 to get to a bash shell (command line), or
alternatively, you can start Linux at the LILO prompt by typing
"linux3" instead of just "linux" (without the quotes). This should
make Linux start in runlevel 3 rather than 5. In either case, you
will be presented with the login prompt, and I am sure that you can
take it from there. The default label for Linux in the LILO setup is
of course "linux". If you have edited the label for starting Linux,
then use that label with a "3" after it to start in runlevel 3.
I hope this helps,
Ernie
On Sat, 16 Oct 1999, Jesse Royall wrote:
> Is there a way to change the run level? I have command line only
> availible to me but Mandrake insists on booting all the way up to the
> Desktop where I can't see a thing to beging with. I SWEAR Bill Gates has
> his fingers in with Madrake or Linux (Mandrake would be my choice right
> now). OR windows 98 has somehow leaked over to the slave drive and
> infected Linux. Everytime I turn around something keeps me from
> proceeding to my goal.
>
> But for now I need to know how to get to the command line after Linux
> boots. I can't do a thing with the desktop. is there something like a F8
> key or some little button to push to kick me back to the line? I have
> tried reinstalling Linux 6 times 6 different ways and they all have sent
> me back to the KDE. I even deleted the partition (which usually works)
> and started from scratch. any ideas?
>
> Jess
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