Runlevel 3, yes, I would like to do that, but once it tries to load the graphical interface, I can't get to any other console - not even the system one. And since the ethernet shuts down or disconnects also, I can't SSH in or anything.
I'm stuck. I liked Fedora Core 2 (and Redhat 9) but I think I've got a hardware issue with this Compaq.
If I'm in Linux Rescue mode, do I have the ability to review runlevel 3? How do I change the startup configuration to not load the graphical interface? I've never had to mess with my Linux installs like this before.
Also, if I choose to "reinstall" Fedora Core 2 over the existing install, do I have to fdisk the drives, or will it just overwrite and update what's there?
Thanks!
Jon Moss
my first question would be is have you tried going to runlevel 3 to see if somthin during boot fails then looking at whats running process wise maybe somthing has gone amuck and eats up all the system resorses? or somthing of the sort.