Chapter 9. X Configuration

If you are installing the X Window System, you can configure it during the kickstart installation by checking the Configure the X Window System button on the X Configuration window as shown in Figure 9-1. If this option is not chosen, the X configuration options will be disabled and the skipx option will be written to the kickstart file.

General

The first step in configuring X is to choose the default color depth and resolution. Select them from their respective pulldown menus. Be sure to specify a color depth and resolution that is compatible with the video card and monitor for the system.

Figure 9-1. X Configuration - General

If you are installing both the GNOME and KDE desktops, you need to choose which desktop you want to be the default. If you are just installing one desktop, be sure to choose it. Once the system is installed, users can choose which desktop they want to be their default. For more information about GNOME and KDE, refer to the Official Red Hat Linux Installation Guide and the Official Red Hat Linux Getting Started Guide.

Next, choose whether to start the X Window System when the system is booted. This option will start the system in runlevel 5 with the graphical login screen. After the system is installed, this can be changed by modifying the /etc/inittab configuration file.