Red Hat ENTERPRISE LINUX 4 - STEP BY STEP GUIDE Manual page 146

132 Chapter 14. Frequently Asked Questions
id:3:initdefault:
To change from a console to a graphical login, you should change the number in the line
from a to a .
id:3:initdefault: 3 5
Warning
Change only the number of the default runlevel from
to .
3 5
Your changed line should look like the following:
id:5:initdefault:
When you are satisfied with your change, save and exit the file using the [Ctrl]-[x] keys. You will see
a message telling you that the file has been modified, and asking you to confirm your change. Type
[Y] for yes.
Now, your next login after reboot will be from the graphical screen.