Oracle Linux: GNOME Service Fails to Start with Error "GdmLocalDisplayFactory: maximum number of X display failures reached" (Doc ID 2847180.1)

Last updated on MARCH 13, 2023

Applies to:

Linux OS - Version Oracle Linux 7.2 with Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel [4.1.12] and later
Linux x86-64

Unable to open GUI and the GDM (GNOME Display Manager) service fails to start with the following errors:

Gdm and Xorg packages were updated.

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