SOLVED: _X11TransSocketINETConnect() fails when install FC6
Tom Poe
tompoe at fngi.net
Tue Oct 9 23:17:27 UTC 2007
Tom Poe wrote:
> Todd Zullinger wrote:
>> Tom Poe wrote:
>>
>>> I picked up a used Dell OptiplexG260 from the university surplus. I
>>> assume it had WinXP on it (didn't look). I slipped in the FC6
>>> install #1, and ran through the install in text mode, because I got
>>> this message:
>>> _X11TranSocketINETConnect() can't get address for localhost :6001 :
>>> Temporary failure in name resolution Cannot open display ":1"
>>>
>>> After install, it boots to login, rather than graphic. Do I have to
>>> do something about wiping drive, before installing FC6 from CD? How
>>> do I correct display, and get graphics running in runlevel 5 at
>>> boot? Any pointers to steps greatly appreciated.
>>>
>>
>> If you're feeling lucky, you can try:
>>
>> # system-config-display --reconfig
>>
>> and maybe that will work where the installer failed. If so, then you
>> just need to change 3 to 5 in the id:3:initdefault: line in
>> /etc/inittab.
>>
>>
> So far, I've tested install with two monitors. Same result. I logged
> in as root and ran:
> ># startx
> with version info and legend coming up, followed by:
> (EE) i810(0): No Video BIOS modes for chosen depth
> (EE) Screen(s) found, but none have a usable configuration
>
> The legend says, the (EE) means error. I'm not sure where the
> computer is looking for Video BIOS modes for chosen depth. Is there a
> universal Video BIOS modes command I can enter at boot to get computer
> to boot into runlevel 5?
> Tom
>
Excellent! Thanks, much. Logged in as root, and ran:
># system-config-display --reconfig --set-resolution 1024x768
--set-depth 16
Then, ran:
># startx
and it works!
I reset the /etc/inittab file to boot in runlevel 5 .
Tom
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