On (16/01/07 11:49), [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I installed debian 3.1r4 debian on my PC, which has 1Ghz amd duron > processor. Then I executed commands: > > aptitude install xfree86-common > and it seemed to be installed > > aptitude install xserver-xfree86 > and it seemed to be installed too > > after these two commands I wrote start X in command prompt in all > possible forms(startx, start X, startX, start x),but > > ...tadaa, it didn't start any graphical interfece
First you could try as root or sudo: # dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xfree86 It will ask various questions about your hardware configuration; you need to have to hand info about monitor spec etc. If startx doesn't work after that, look in /var/log/XFree86 (I run xorg and can't remember exactly the the name/location. Look for lines starting {EE} .... that is where X is having a problem - it could be mouse screen etc. Google around for X on your hardware for clues and then repeat dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xfree86 Once you've done that you may get an X environment but without a window manager. Depending on your preference: # aptitude install [kde|gnome|xfce|fluxbox|etc] If you are fairly new to all this I'd go for gnome or KDE, later you may want to try someting faster/lighter. Regards Clive -- www.clivemenzies.co.uk ... ...strategies for business -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]