Data Base System debug question

Hello:
SuSE7.1Pro Edition
pgsql version 7.0.3-6  installed from SuSE packages [rpm].

I'm in need of steps to take at this point.
postgres@aether:~ > /usr/bin/postmaster -i -D /usr/local/pgsql/data
010922.16:56:21.358 [19321] DEBUG:  Data Base System is starting up
at Sat Sep 22 16:56:21 2001
010922.16:56:21.359 [19321] DEBUG:  Data Base System was shut down at
Sat Sep 22 16:55:44 2001
010922.16:56:21.361 [19321] DEBUG:  Data Base System is in production
state at Sat Sep 22 16:56:21 2001
Fast Shutdown request at Sat Sep 22 16:56:46 2001
010922.16:56:46.871 [19322] DEBUG:  Data Base System shutting down at
Sat Sep 22 16:56:46 2001
010922.16:56:46.874 [19322] DEBUG:  Data Base System shut down at Sat
Sep 22 16:56:46 2001
postgres@aether:~ >

I can start postmaster with the command:
postgres@aether:~ > nohup /usr/bin/postmaster -D
/usr/local/pgsql/data </dev/null >>server.log 2>>1 &
[1] 19372
postgres@aether:~ >

I'm now trying to connect with pgaccess, but the dialog indicates
it's looking for -i  "localhost" on port 5432.  Another issue.

Any help in pointing me in the right direction, appreciated.  Thanks,
Tom