Description of problem: I tried to install f8test1 on a JS21 blade (ppc64) by using a ppc DVD and the "vnc" parameter. After determining the IP-Address anaconda isn't able to create a VNC server because of the following message. I was able to install f8test1 by using the text mode installer. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): f8test1 How reproducible: always Steps to Reproduce: 1. Burn ppc64 DVD 2. Type "linux64 vnc" at yaboot command prompt 3. wait for the following message Actual results: Running anaconda, the Fedora system installer - please wait... Probing for video card: Unable to probe No video hardware found, assuming headless Starting VNC... WARNING!!! VNC server running with NO PASSWORD! You can use the vncpassword=<password> boot option if you would like to secure the server. The VNC server is now running. Please connect to <fqdn>:1 (9.x.x.x) to begin the install... _X11TransSocketINETConnect() can't get address for localhost:6001: Name or service not known (mini-wm:1307): Gtk-WARNING **: cannot open display: :1
Are there any error messages on tty3?
I just tested it again with test3 and it works now.