No GUI

[Craig White]

On Tue, 2006-07-04 at 01:35 -0400, Edmund C. Daulton wrote:
> I am new to Linux and want to install in graphical mode but my display does
> not work properly.  The installer is able to identify my graphics card but
> for the monitor it comes up "unknown type." The monitor is an IBM 6549 G96
> CRT and the computer is a Dell Dimension 9100 desktop.  All I get on the
> screen once it tries to start the native X server for the install are
> vertical lines on the screen.  If anyone can help me or know what I need to
> type before starting the graphical install I would love to hear it.  Please
> Help!!
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http://fedora.redhat.com/docs/fedora-install-guide-en/fc5/

http://fedora.redhat.com/docs/fedora-install-guide-en/fc5/ap-admin-options.html#sn-bootoptions-installer

or you can enter 'text' mode by typing 'linux text' at boot prompt
though for newbies, GUI is easier.

Craig