x server fatal font error

[Stephen Kuhn]

On Fri, 2004-07-23 at 10:01, Austin wrote:
> 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

Is there a backup copy of the /etc/X11/XF86Config-4 in there that you
can use in place of the existing file to test?

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Stephen Kuhn <skuhn at telpacific.com.au>
Illawarra Computer Services