unable to install application in graphical mode

on Suse linux 11.2 while trying to install sun webserver 7 I was unable to install it in graphical mode, is the any package that needs to be installed in order to do that

On Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:46:01 +0000, tzwrpr wrote:

> on Suse linux 11.2 while trying to install sun webserver 7 I was unable
> to install it in graphical mode, is the any package that needs to be
> installed in order to do that

What sort of error message do you get? Are you running the installer
from a terminal window (which would probably also give useful output as
to what’s missing)?

Jim


Jim Henderson
openSUSE Forums Moderator

it automatically goes into command line mode no error, curious do I need to export my display or setup xwindows?

On Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:16:01 +0000, tzwrpr wrote:

> it automatically goes into command line mode no error, curious do I need
> to export my display or setup xwindows?

The system starts in a terminal rather than in X? In that case, login as
root and check /etc/inittab - look for the line that reads:

id:x:initdefault:

Where “x” is a number - what number is it (it should be 3 or 5)?

Jim


Jim Henderson
openSUSE Forums Moderator

system starts in an x-window however when I try to install the app it starts in command line mode rather then graphical mode

tzwrpr wrote:
> on Suse linux 11.2 while trying to install sun webserver 7 I was unable
> to install it in graphical mode, is the any package that needs to be
> installed in order to do that

i’m not so familiar with Sun Java System Web Server 7, and i doubt
many here are…

i’ve not looked at Sun’s install documentation, but i really doubt
that there is a need for a graphical environment as most industrial
strength web server software runs without a GUI…and, i’d guess the
install works great without a GUI also…

you have a copy of their docs don’t you? is your question not covered
there…

anyway, i do not believe your Web Server 7 install problems have
anything to do with an openSUSE fault so i’d suggest you go to the Sun
install experts at http://forums.sun.com/

i did see on the Sun site that they offer training courses and
certifications in Web Server 7 for only $3,500, i think you can
reserve a training slot at:

http://www.sun.com/training/catalog/courses/ECR-3469.xml


palladium

On Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:26:01 +0000, tzwrpr wrote:

> system starts in an x-window however when I try to install the app it
> starts in command line mode rather then graphical mode

Perhaps there isn’t a graphical installer?

Might be a question best asked of Sun, since it’s their software…

Jim


Jim Henderson
openSUSE Forums Moderator