hey,
Well for me the Xf86config just doesn't seem to work. The Xconfigurator just
hangs. I think i might just install 7.2 then do an update. Btw if u have
done this how is the process? Also if you would be so kind, could you mail
me your Xf86config. I have a diamond stealth 2000. It is a s3 virge w/4mb of
ram. I think it is similar to yours.
Thank You
--M. Khawar Zia
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kritifile" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2001 3:31 PM
Subject: Re: [Cooker] Can't install Mandrake 8.0 with S3 Virge
> > quitedown wrote:
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > I am currently trying to install mandrake 8. I have a s3 vrige
> > chipset. Whenever the installation reaches
> > the X- config the computer just freezes. I booted into my linux,since
> > the only thing that didn't get configured was the X server so the
> > rest was working fine. I tried to configure x again and it is just
> > hanged my computer. Does anyone know how I can fix my problem?
> > I just can't get X to work. I think this is a common problem with
> > mandrake and i think it should be fixed or atleast till the next
> > version a workaround should be provided.
> > THX
>
> I have the same chipset and I haven't even been able to get it to work
> using command line tools in 8.0, although I could in 7.0 and 7.1. If you
> have 7.2, which does not have this bug you can install that and do an
> update. It will still hang, but after you reset and fix the partitions
> with fsck if necessary, it'll work. Or I could send you my copy of
> XF86config for S3 Virge 86c325, if that is your chipset. It's set for a
> generic monitor that can do 1024x768 at the moment, with 4096 KB of
> video memory, a generic ps2 mouse and a 105 key GB layout keyboard. Or
> you could try running xf86config or XConfigorator from a text console.
> The former usually works, eventually.
> --
> Anna
>
>
