How to change runtimes under RH 7.2????

[jazzman42379]

Hey everyone....

So I FINALLY got an install of Red Hat Linux 7.2 that I'm happy with. I got my files on, the server set up, and now I'm trying to install the Nvidia drivers. To do this, I need to have it boot up and NOT start Xwindows on boot, then install them and edit the Xconf file, and then reset it to start on boot. Last time I did this successfully, I used the standard Xconfigurator and just said "no" when it asked if I wanted to start it on boot. Then I rebooted and installed, and ran it again and said yes. Rebooted and low and behold it worked! (with a cool Nvidia logo on boot as well 🙂

So now on this install, I can't get Xconfigurator to run properly in order to change the runtime. I've been told that it basically needs to change from 5 to 3. I'm sure there's gotta be a way to do this, but I'm kindof a newbie to Linux and still learning usefull commands like this.

Anyout out there know what I'm looking for?

Thanx in advance,
Jazzman

 

[Nothinman]

At the LILO boot prompt type 'linux 3' and that will boot you into run level 3.

 

[KenCleanAirSystem]

You'll need to edit a file in /etc called inittab. Look for a line that says something like id:5:initdefault: and change the 5 to a 3.

 

[Gantry]

For clarification, Nothinman's suggestion of typing "linux 3" at the LILO prompt will boot into non-X mode for that one instance. Changing the default in /etc/inittab will make it so your computer always boots in non-X mode...