This problem has recently arisen after the newest kernel upgrade.I am yet to apply any XFree86 updates. The problem is that when I boot up fedora first time, the x server(graphical mode) does not start and I am left with a blank screen only. I then reboot into windows and then again reboot to fedora and the boot up proceeds smoothly. I had thought it was problem with the graphical login and so I swithched to text mode, but then the system stopped before the x server startup before the login screen is presented. so its the probem with the X server , but the problem was not before my updates. any help and suggestions Sandeep Shekhar Prasad 3rd yr. ECE IITG --