On Tue, 2006-07-04 at 01:35 -0400, Edmund C. Daulton wrote: > I am new to Linux and want to install in graphical mode but my display does > not work properly. The installer is able to identify my graphics card but > for the monitor it comes up "unknown type." The monitor is an IBM 6549 G96 > CRT and the computer is a Dell Dimension 9100 desktop. All I get on the > screen once it tries to start the native X server for the install are > vertical lines on the screen. If anyone can help me or know what I need to > type before starting the graphical install I would love to hear it. Please > Help!! ---- http://fedora.redhat.com/docs/fedora-install-guide-en/fc5/ http://fedora.redhat.com/docs/fedora-install-guide-en/fc5/ap-admin-options.html#sn-bootoptions-installer or you can enter 'text' mode by typing 'linux text' at boot prompt though for newbies, GUI is easier. Craig
