[rhn-users] FW: no text in log on screen after running up2datewith RHEL AS 3

[Hopson, Russell]

Hi Clinton,

The login screen is not blank, it looks just like the normal 'bluetooth'
login screen except there is no text at the bottom of the screen next to
the buttons (the buttons that let you select language, environment,
etc.).  When you type the username and password in the white box, no
text is observed.  Once you are logged in, the display is normal.

I am not certain what run-level I am starting in but I want to say 5.  I
am new to the world of Red Hat.  I will try a fresh install tomorrow and
try not updating the X packages.

Thanks for your input.

Russ

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Russ Hopson, Ph.D.
NMR Facility Supervisor
Brown University
Department of Chemistry, Box H
Providence, RI 02912
(o) - 401-863-3069
(b) - 401-235-8306
 

-----Original Message-----
From: rhn-users-bounces at redhat.com [mailto:rhn-users-bounces at redhat.com]
On Behalf Of Clinton Fernandes
Sent: Monday, May 16, 2005 3:47 PM
To: Red Hat Network Users List
Subject: Re: [rhn-users] FW: no text in log on screen after running
up2datewith RHEL AS 3

Correct me if I'm wrong: The login screen is completely black, but after
entering userid/passwd the display is then seen?

Here's a shot in the dark (no pun intended): What run-level are you
starting in? 
If you have are not using a graphical login, the screen may not be
displaying
properly. ie. perhaps the image is misaligned or something. Then, when X
takes
over the image aligns properly. I have this exact affect (though not as
pronounced) on my computer.

Try and to an "auto-adjust" with your monitor, if it supports it.

Are you updating any packages that may affect display (eg. X)? Why not
try
updating everything else but X (and kernel) packages. Or whatever
iteration
thereof that you feel comfortable with.

-- 
          my tail is dun.


Quoting "Hopson, Russell" <Russell_Hopson at brown.edu>:

> Good afternoon,
>  
> I am trying to upgrade a Dell Optiplex GS270 from Red Hat 7.3 to RHEL
AS
> 3.  The process goes smoothly up to point that I run up2date and
> download and install all the packages.  After this point, the logon
> screen has no written text and nothing is displayed when you type a
> username and password.  However, you can still log in by typing in the
> username and password and once you do, the display is perfectly
normal.
> The initial logon screen after the install looks normal.  The error
does
> not occur until after I run up2date and download all the rpm packages.

>  
> Thank you in advance for any solutions to my problem.
>  
> Russ
>  
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> Russ Hopson, Ph.D.
> NMR Facility Supervisor
> Brown University
> Department of Chemistry, Box H
> Providence, RI 02912
> (o) - 401-863-3069
> (b) - 401-235-8306
>  
> 

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