FC3 boot freeze

[Edward]

Rino Mardo wrote:
> folks, i've finally installed FC3 on my IBM A22p laptop (ATI 128 Rage
> Mobility) but when it tries to start X it just sits there with a big
> mouse pointer in the middle. entering "linux=s" from grub's doesn't
> take me to the maintenance mode or single user.
> 
> how can i fix this if i'm not able to boot in console?
> 
> thanks.

I think your syntax may be wrong?

The Redhat manual (OK, old version but should still apply) says that you 
need to (e)dit the kernel line and simply put the word 'single' sans 
quotes on the end of the line.

For reference check this:

http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/linux/RHL-7.3-Manual/custom-guide/s1-rescuemode-booting-single.html

Regards,
Ed.