Cant find the xorg.conf file With ref to andy Ur solution seems 2 be correct ( knoppix 3.4 with exp kernel 2.6.xx runs fine .. it loads with a vesa driver ) However I cannot locate the /etc/X11/xorg.conf This is what I did Booted with the linux DVD >linux rescue >chroot /mnt/sysimage In the /etc directory there was no X11 dir ????? With ref to gilboa davara The problem is not with the installation of linux installation is fine However when I boot for the first time 1. all is fine including the part where I select the date/time, sound card , video settings ,etc 2. after that it does not boot up but shows a blank screen On subsequent runs the balnk screen appears after > starting Hal daemon >starting local -----Original Message----- From: fedora-list-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:fedora-list-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of gilboa davara Sent: Monday, 12 September, 2005 5:22 PM To: Fedora Help List Subject: RE: FC4 blanks out after bootup Try installing Linux using the text base installer. When the first CD prompt is displayed, type "linux text" (Enter) Gilboa ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------ FC4 ( x86 _i386) blanks out after loading local (after the HAL daemon is loaded) The screen appears blank thought it shutdown properly if I press the shutdown button on the cabinet The system runs with minmal conf (so is the a prob with Xorg X11 ) Configuration : Ati 9200SE Athlon 64 2800+ Asus K8V-X (via chipset) SATA HDD Please help . tryin 2 get this run since a long time .. Avinash -- fedora-list mailing list fedora-list@xxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe: http://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-list