Incredible. Bad boys are all around. Please remember you are on the
Experst Mailing List. So, an Expert should know how to resolve a problem
when he's unable to get X working.
Start in Runlevel 3, type in X --probeonly and check if the Graphic-Card
is recognised. If not, you'll have a probpem, but as you stated Mandrake
7.0 did work Fine, I think this version should work too. My bet is that
you should just copy the /etc/X11/XF86Config.old file to
/etc/X11/XF86Config and your X-Windows Session should work. If you're
missing that file, have a look at the different XFree-Pages existing for
example configurations.
On Sun, Jul 16, 2000 at 05:50:26PM -0500, Gil Baron W0MN wrote:
> I tried that several tines. I have tried a downloaded XF86 rpm and the one
> on the CD. It seems obvious to me that the problem is something missing from
> the Card Data base and I have no idea how to get it or fix it.
> The message is a dead give e away it seems and the fact that it works for
> others. I am almost certain I could fix it if I went out and got an ATI
> OLDER video card, but I won't do that.
> I should not have to do that. If new great hardware is not supported it is
> going to be a tough sell. At lest that is my take on the problem. It is NOT
> the xf86 rpm except as it has to do with the card data base (assuming that
> may be part of it) so I think it needs to be fixed.
>
> Unfortunately this so called free OS is not so free since after buying the
> first version in the retail box they do not want to support you when the
> upgrades cone along. I see no reason to buy another package just to get
> these two things I need.
> IS NOT THAT supposed to be part of the glory of this system?
>
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Mark Weaver [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2000 4:30 PM
> > To: AA/MandrakeExpert
> > Subject: Re: [expert] EXPERTS are needed for NIGHTMARISH Ver 7.1 Install
> > problem help
> >
> >
> > It sounds a little like the server file didn't install properly. Have you
> > tried removing the particular file and reinstalling it. That would be the
> > XF86......rpm. You may want to just bring up your system on a generic
> > video driver and try reinstalling all the X drivers using kpackage. Then
> > try and reconfigure your display.
> >
> > --
> > Mark
> >
> > I love my Linux Box...
> > REASON # 2 ...X-windows is just a suedonym.
> > Registered Linux user # 182496
> >
> > On Sun, 16 Jul 2000, Gil Baron W0MN wrote:
> >
> > > I posted here as this is obviously not a problem for a beginner
> > >
> > >
> > > This time try XF86Setup
> > > I get Server specification missing in card database. Trident Cyber
> > > 9320 (generic) (line 2537)
> > > Segmentation fault cored dumped
> > >
> > > I get the same error about the card data base if I use XF86Setup.
> > >
> > >
> > > I guess Mandrake Linux may not be for me. I tried this on two
> > machines and
> > > the same error is the result.
> > >
> > > Machines
> > > P3500 with 15 gig and 20 gig drives. 256 Meg memory. Viper II
> > video. (This
> > > works during setup until the failure). Linux on the
> > > 15 gig drive. The boot partition is at the front of the drive.
> > It is the 2nd
> > > drive in dos. This is NOT a large drive problem.
> > >
> > >
> > > REMEMBER THAT VERSION 7 WORKS PERFECTLY. I am upgrading to get
> > wheelmouse
> > > support and support for my video card.
> > >
> > >
> > > Can anyone help. this has been a 3 week NIGHTMARE.
> > >
> > >
> > > PII 300 with 6 gig drive and 2.1 gig drive. Linux on the 6 gig
> > which is C in
> > > dos. Proves it is not a large drive problem. 64 Meg memory.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Gil Baron W0MN http://members.home.net/gbaron/
> > > 44:04:55.9 N 92:30:46.206 W 1050' NAD27
> > > "Hierro candente, batir de repente"
> > >
> > >
> >
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