Problems with the installation graphics on Fedora 3

[James Wilkinson]

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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