x server fatal font error

[Ed Wilts]

On Fri, Jul 23, 2004 at 02:12:26AM +0200, Michael Schwendt wrote:
> On Thu, 22 Jul 2004 17:01:37 -0700, Austin wrote:
> 
> > 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?
> 
> Not enough information to decide on what has been damaged.

Or has it ever worked?  If not, some basic configuration may need to be
done.  If it used to work but suddenly stopped working, let's see some
details on what has recently changed ( rpm -qa --last | tac | tail).

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Ed Wilts, RHCE
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