x server fatal font error

[Austin]

Hello,

When I boot RH 9, Linux 2.4.20-8 the x server will not start, and the 
monitor cycles on and off. There is a "Fatal server error: could not 
open default font 'fixed'"

I can get to XF86Config but I've mucked around with the font paths here 
before with no luck. Does any anyone know how to fix this problem 
without reinstalling Linux?

Thanks very much for the help!
Cliff