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[Andy]

On 12/02/2008, Maxwell Schmart <agent86ctrl at gmail.com> wrote:
> Is there like a "safe mode", or a way to change the resolution/HZ to a default that
> will work no matter what?  A "hot key" perhaps, like Windows F8, whatever.

If the OS has actually loaded then you can do: Ctrl-Alt-F1 to switch
to a text console.
You can also have Grub boot into a safe mode.
It should be in the list when you select your OS.
If you don't see a list hit Esc when you see, Grub Loading

> Now, since I keep getting an unapproved bounce reply attempting to do this, I would
> like to include my "membership" confirmation mail, which shows that I have joined
> the group.

Please don't, it means nothing to us.
A quick tip is to make sure the FROM address matches the address you
signed up with.
You may also want to avoid HTML formatting and unrelated image links.

Also if you haven't changed your mailing list password I would do so
now as you just emailed it to a high volume list!

Andy

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