>
There is also a TurboLinux (www.turbolinux.com) distribution (under $50 including
mailing) which is very user friendly. I think it is much easier for first timer.
Their technical support person is very responsive; the same person who wrote the
documentation. I believe their latest version includes NeoMagic server.
Lee Ko
> Leon Wood wrote:
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: ALBRO <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Date: October 24, 1998 10:39 AM
> > Subject: xfree86 questions
> >
> > <<i have a inspiron 3000. i have installed red hat linux 5.1. when i try
> > to load the xfree86 server it won't load. can anyone tell me how to get the
> > x server loaded? this is my first shot at linux so please be detailed.
> > thanks.>>
> >
> > You need to download the NeoMagic XBF file from RedHat's FTP site. It is
> > easily found in the Updates directory. Also download the accompanying
> > README file. Follow the instructions in the README to the letter. After
> > installation type "startx" and you're away.
>
> What if he's not running Red Hat? Do these suckers work with say
> Slackware 3.5? If so, how much work is involved in getting them
> installed and running? (Can you guess what I'm running?)
>
> Thanks,
> mIKE.
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