RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse
I have tried /dev/input/mouseN where N = 0...4 to no apparent effect
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David
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David Turetsky writes:
Well, I believe I have pretty much exhausted every option based on
the
referenced howto. As long as I leave my IntelliMouse section in
XF86Config-4, gdm startup seems to politely ignore whatever I have
for
the Logitech optical mouse (which is itself progress of a sort). As
soon
as I comment out the IntelliMouse settings, gdm bombs
(XF86OpenSerial:
Cannot open device /dev/input/mice No such device)
'mice' may not be the correct device to use with the ps/2 mouse
driver. Try /dev/input/mouseN, N={0,1,...}.
The kernel messages may give you the correct value of N. Use
'dmesg' to dump them.
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RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse
I have only three out of six (missing mousedev, usbmouse, and hid) Apt-get couldn't find any of them I have a fresh installation of debian woody 3.0r1 taken from a 7 CD set I just did a search of debian packages and none of these missing modules turned up What distribution are you using? -- David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Brian C. Dilley Sent: Sunday, February 09, 2003 5:31 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; David Turetsky Subject: Re: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse Here's my lsmod and XF86Config, i use musedev and a usb mouse works great for me. The important modules are mousedev, usbmouse, hid, input, usb-uhci, and usbcore. lsmod first: .:[brian@ ~]:[ lsmod Module Size Used byTainted: P emu10k162856 0 ac97_codec 9256 0 [emu10k1] sound 52308 0 [emu10k1] soundcore 3172 7 [emu10k1 sound] af_packet 8776 1 (autoclean) NVdriver 989728 10 ide-scsi7632 0 smbfs 33360 9 tulip 39232 1 mousedev3924 1 usbmouse1912 0 (unused) hid17476 0 (unused) input 3008 0 [mousedev usbmouse hid] usb-uhci 20876 0 (unused) usbcore54304 0 [usbmouse hid usb-uhci] sr_mod 12792 0 (autoclean) (unused) scsi_mod 50868 2 (autoclean) [ide-scsi sr_mod] cdrom 25856 0 (autoclean) [sr_mod] unix 13928 72 (autoclean) .:[brian@ ~]:[ ___ XFree86 mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86
RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse
XF86Openserial: Cannot open device /dev/input/mice No such device Logitech optical mouse: cannot open input device PreInit failed for input device Logitech optical mouse I tried the recommended settings again after commenting out the Microsoft IntelliMouse section (I was trying to run with both), but got the same error messages I am using a stock kernel from the Woody CD distribution ls -a /dev/input shows mice I suppose I could use the adapter and plug it into the back of my processor where the Microsoft mouse is now installed. Right now it is plugged into a USB 1.1 port off of my keyboard -- David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Jesse Hutton Sent: Saturday, February 08, 2003 1:46 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse pointer section: Section InputDevice Identifier Configured Mouse Driver mouse Option CorePointer Option Device/dev/input/mice Option Protocol ImPS/2 Option Emulate3Buttons true Option ZAxisMapping 4 5 EndSection You have to make sure that the right modules are loaded in the kernel in order to use usb devices. So, if you boot with the PS/2 mouse, you might have to load the modules by hand in order for it to work, otherwise they should load automatically (I'm assuming you're running the stock kernel). Jesse On Sat, 8 Feb 2003, David Turetsky wrote: I just tried that change (from /dev/psaux to /dev/input/mice) and x startup bombed out. Can you send me the full section for pointers from your Config-4 file? -- David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Jesse Hutton Sent: Friday, February 07, 2003 10:37 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse Glad to hear it. You can probably use that optical mouse as well (I have a Logitech optical, which works great), but you just have to change /dev/psaux back to /dev/input/mice. Jesse On Fri, 7 Feb 2003, David Turetsky wrote: PROGRESS!!! ___ XFree86 mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86 ___ XFree86 mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86 ___ XFree86 mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86
RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse
I will confess to some prior usage of both debian and unix. I was running Potato... and its predecessor about 2 years ago, with mutt, vim, gcc, exim, mostly and came back to try again when a Woody CD distribution became available with support for my Nvidia graphics card. Previously I had used a Silicon Graphics box some years previously Before availing myself of these lists, I typically check man, info, any HOWTO, the CD readme and help files, O'Reilly books, and often run a google search as well but often the relevant information doesn't always readily rise to the level of my radar For example, where is Alt-F7 documented (I fully stand ready to be embarrassed) PS, I suppose a lot of my problem could also be hoisted on a fading short-term memory (a combo of disease and age) and a major focus on a Windows production requirement -- David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Jesse Hutton Sent: Saturday, February 08, 2003 1:57 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse To get from a terminal to X, it's usually Alt-F7 (ttys 1-6 are commonly getty login instances). Also there is a program called 'su' which allows you to become the root user. You should check out debian's install documentation from their website. It will help you get accustomed to the basics of the system. Debian offers a ton of great documentation, on the web, and which you can download as .deb packages (use dselect, and go to the Optional/docs section). ___ XFree86 mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86
RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse
Well, I believe I have pretty much exhausted every option based on the referenced howto. As long as I leave my IntelliMouse section in XF86Config-4, gdm startup seems to politely ignore whatever I have for the Logitech optical mouse (which is itself progress of a sort). As soon as I comment out the IntelliMouse settings, gdm bombs (XF86OpenSerial: Cannot open device /dev/input/mice No such device) lsmod gives: Module SizeUsed by Not tainted ntfs48544 3 (autoclean) nls_cp437 43847 (autoclean) keybdev 16640 (unused) usbkbd 28480 (unused) input 30720 [keybdev usbkbd] usb-uhci20708 0 (unused) usbcore 48032 0 [usbkbd usb-uhci] My Config-4 file is attached: -- David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Jesse Hutton Sent: Saturday, February 08, 2003 11:16 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse Check out this howto: http://hints.linuxfromscratch.org/hints/usbmouse.txt , and verify that you see these modules loaded--uhci.o (or usb_ohci.o), hid.o, mousedev.o--in the output of lsmod. XF86Config-4 Description: Binary data
RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse
% modprobe devmouse modprobe: Can't locate module devmouse % apt-get install devmouse E: Couldn't find package devmouse -- David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Jesse Hutton Sent: Sunday, February 09, 2003 12:10 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse Try 'modprobe devmouse', and then restart X with the configuration from the howto. Hopefully that module will be include with your system. If it isn't you can probably install it from an apt source somehow, or you can recompile the kernel. Jesse On Sat, 8 Feb 2003, David Turetsky wrote: Well, I believe I have pretty much exhausted every option based on the referenced howto. As long as I leave my IntelliMouse section in XF86Config-4, gdm startup seems to politely ignore whatever I have for the Logitech optical mouse (which is itself progress of a sort). As soon as I comment out the IntelliMouse settings, gdm bombs (XF86OpenSerial: Cannot open device /dev/input/mice No such device) . . . . ___ XFree86 mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86
RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse
Modprobe mousedev Restarted x Logged in NEITHER mouse worked Pause for feedback -- David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Jesse Hutton Sent: Sunday, February 09, 2003 12:46 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse woops, that's mousedev :). I'm crossing my fingers. Jesse On Sun, 9 Feb 2003, David Turetsky wrote: % modprobe devmouse modprobe: Can't locate module devmouse % apt-get install devmouse E: Couldn't find package devmouse -- David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Jesse Hutton Sent: Sunday, February 09, 2003 12:10 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse Try 'modprobe devmouse', and then restart X with the configuration from the howto. Hopefully that module will be include with your system. If it isn't you can probably install it from an apt source somehow, or you can recompile the kernel. Jesse On Sat, 8 Feb 2003, David Turetsky wrote: Well, I believe I have pretty much exhausted every option based on the referenced howto. As long as I leave my IntelliMouse section in XF86Config-4, gdm startup seems to politely ignore whatever I have for the Logitech optical mouse (which is itself progress of a sort). As soon as I comment out the IntelliMouse settings, gdm bombs (XF86OpenSerial: Cannot open device /dev/input/mice No such device) ___ XFree86 mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86
[XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse
Im trying to complete an xfree86 installation (4.1) using Debian woody. I have a Dell-supplied Microsoft Natural keyboard and an IntelliMouse PS/2 compatible mouse from Microsoft and a Logitech Optical Mouse None of the settings commented in XFConfig work, nor do any of the settings discussed on the xfree86 website There is some reference to other keyboard configurations so they are not documented here in the keyboard section on the website For the keyboard, Ive tried PS/2, Microsoft, ps102, ps104, ps105. For the Microsoft mouse, auto, IMPS/2, PS/2 Any suggestions? -- David
RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse
[Latest on top] I have tried all of your suggestions to no effect, including pc101, Microsoft IntelliType Pro (from Dell documentation) Rather than use dpkg-reconfigure, I have been manually editing XF86Congif-4 A few factoids to complete the description of the environment When linux boots up, it recognizes the keyboard as: Input0: Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro on usb1:3.0 When XF86 was initially installed it posted /dev/tty0 for the mouse. When I just now changed it to /dev/input/mice per your suggestion, gdm failed to start up at all, with EE msg XF86OpenSerial: Cannot open device /dev/input/mice No such device although there is in fact a /dev/input/mice Separately, this output shows (II) Keyboard Keyboard1 handled by legacy driver -- David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Jesse Hutton Here is my keyboard and mouse sections of my SF86Config-4. It's a pretty generic configuration, so may help you a little: Section InputDevice Identifier Generic Keyboard Driver keyboard Option CoreKeyboard Option XkbRules xfree86 Option XkbModel pc104 Option XkbLayout us EndSection Section InputDevice Identifier Configured Mouse Driver mouse Option CorePointer Option Device/dev/input/mice Option Protocol ImPS/2 Option Emulate3Buttons true Option ZAxisMapping 4 5 EndSection For Debian, you can do (as root) 'dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xfree86', and that will give you a nice configuration program. From there it shouldn't be hard to get a working system. One of those XkbModels that you tried should have worked (maybe try pc101?). Now, you probably won't get every single key on that thing to work, since many are Microsoft specific command shortcuts, but you should easily be able to get normal functionality. Another thing, if you are going to be using dpkg-reconfig to configure X, choose the least advanced level for the config questions they ask you. You will probably still need to know the horizontal and vertical refresh rates of your monitor, but it will automatically choose sensible options for a lot of other stuff. Jesse On Fri, 7 Feb 2003, David Turetsky wrote: I'm trying to complete an xfree86 installation (4.1) using Debian woody. I have a Dell-supplied Microsoft Natural keyboard and an IntelliMouse PS/2 compatible mouse from Microsoft and a Logitech Optical Mouse None of the settings commented in XFConfig work, nor do any of the settings discussed on the xfree86 website There is some reference to other keyboard configurations. so they are not documented here in the keyboard section on the website For the keyboard, I've tried PS/2, Microsoft, ps102, ps104, ps105. For the Microsoft mouse, auto, IMPS/2, PS/2 ___ XFree86 mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86
RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse
I have a USB optical mouse (Logitech) and what I think/thought is a serial or PS/2 mouse from Microsoft. They both work under Windows as I migrate to the optical mouse (I was waiting to see if linux supported the optical mouse) My system works just fine at the command line (obviously no mouse). Keyboard is completely recognized in that environment without issue I had set up my configuration using XFConfig but I will certainly try your suggestions I will shortly post my XF86Config-4 file after trying your suggestions -- David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Jesse Hutton Sent: Friday, February 07, 2003 1:11 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse Is your mouse a usb device? If not, perhaps try /dev/psaux instead of /dev/input/mice. You should try dpkg-reconfigure too. It may give you configure options for the keyboard that you haven't though of yet. Once you have a XF86Config-4 that works, then edit it by hand for whatever tuning and adjustments you want. You can use dpkg-reconfigure to change between gdm, kdm, and xdm, as well, by just putting one of them as the object of the command (I couldn't figure out earlier if you wanted to change login managers, or simply disable them entirely). If that doesn't work, have you posted your XF86Config-4 file yet? And it is only the keyboard and mouse that are causing you problems? Jesse On Fri, 7 Feb 2003, David Turetsky wrote: [Latest on top] I have tried all of your suggestions to no effect, including pc101, Microsoft IntelliType Pro (from Dell documentation) Rather than use dpkg-reconfigure, I have been manually editing XF86Congif-4 A few factoids to complete the description of the environment When linux boots up, it recognizes the keyboard as: Input0: Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro on usb1:3.0 When XF86 was initially installed it posted /dev/tty0 for the mouse. When I just now changed it to /dev/input/mice per your suggestion, gdm failed to start up at all, with EE msg XF86OpenSerial: Cannot open device /dev/input/mice No such device although there is in fact a /dev/input/mice Separately, this output shows (II) Keyboard Keyboard1 handled by legacy driver -- David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Jesse Hutton Here is my keyboard and mouse sections of my SF86Config-4. It's a pretty generic configuration, so may help you a little: Section InputDevice Identifier Generic Keyboard Driver keyboard Option CoreKeyboard Option XkbRules xfree86 Option XkbModel pc104 Option XkbLayout us EndSection Section InputDevice Identifier Configured Mouse Driver mouse Option CorePointer Option Device/dev/input/mice Option Protocol ImPS/2 Option Emulate3Buttons true Option ZAxisMapping 4 5 EndSection For Debian, you can do (as root) 'dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xfree86', and that will give you a nice configuration program. From there it shouldn't be hard to get a working system. One of those XkbModels that you tried should have worked (maybe try pc101?). Now, you probably won't get every single key on that thing to work, since many are Microsoft specific command shortcuts, but you should easily be able to get normal functionality. Another thing, if you are going to be using dpkg-reconfig to configure X, choose the least advanced level for the config questions they ask you. You will probably still need to know the horizontal and vertical refresh rates of your monitor, but it will automatically choose sensible options for a lot of other stuff. Jesse On Fri, 7 Feb 2003, David Turetsky wrote: I'm trying to complete an xfree86 installation (4.1) using Debian woody. I have a Dell-supplied Microsoft Natural keyboard and an IntelliMouse PS/2 compatible mouse from Microsoft and a Logitech Optical Mouse None of the settings commented in XFConfig work, nor do any of the settings discussed on the xfree86 website There is some reference to other keyboard configurations. so they are not documented here in the keyboard section on the website For the keyboard, I've tried PS/2, Microsoft, ps102, ps104, ps105. For the Microsoft mouse, auto, IMPS/2, PS/2 ___ XFree86 mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86 ___ XFree86 mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86 ___ XFree86 mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86
RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse
I have two 'mouse/mice' entries in my Input Device Section, so I've just changed the one re Optical Mouse as you suggest One problem: I was in Gnome and used Ctl-Alt-F1 or similar to get to the command line. How do I get back. When in enter 'gdm' the response is 'gdm already running. Aborting!' Another question: Apparently from gnome I cannot log in as root. How do I do that from an x environment? Thanks again, guys! -- David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Jesse Hutton Sent: Friday, February 07, 2003 10:37 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse Glad to hear it. You can probably use that optical mouse as well (I have a Logitech optical, which works great), but you just have to change /dev/psaux back to /dev/input/mice. Jesse On Fri, 7 Feb 2003, David Turetsky wrote: PROGRESS!!! I ran dpkg-reconfigure... it did indeed select /dev/psaux so I went along with it... Problem: gdm startup hung up on the screen details regardless of what I specified, so I ended up editing the xf86config-generated Config-4 file, borrowing details from the dpkg-reconfigured version UP AND RUNNING with gdm, using Microsoft mouse, but Logitech optical mouse apparently not recognized... survivable... something to worry about later, if ever. No problem recognizing keyboard (ps104) Thanks to all for help. Now I can REALLY get into trouble! Welcome any further thoughts and suggestions. Thanks again! -- David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Jesse Hutton Sent: Friday, February 07, 2003 1:11 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse Is your mouse a usb device? If not, perhaps try /dev/psaux instead of /dev/input/mice. You should try dpkg-reconfigure too. It may give you configure options for the keyboard that you haven't though of yet. Once you have a XF86Config-4 that works, then edit it by hand for whatever tuning and adjustments you want. You can use dpkg-reconfigure to change between gdm, kdm, and xdm, as well, by just putting one of them as the object of the command (I couldn't figure out earlier if you wanted to change login managers, or simply disable them entirely). If that doesn't work, have you posted your XF86Config-4 file yet? And it is only the keyboard and mouse that are causing you problems? Jesse On Fri, 7 Feb 2003, David Turetsky wrote: [Latest on top] I have tried all of your suggestions to no effect, including pc101, Microsoft IntelliType Pro (from Dell documentation) Rather than use dpkg-reconfigure, I have been manually editing XF86Congif-4 A few factoids to complete the description of the environment When linux boots up, it recognizes the keyboard as: Input0: Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro on usb1:3.0 When XF86 was initially installed it posted /dev/tty0 for the mouse. When I just now changed it to /dev/input/mice per your suggestion, gdm failed to start up at all, with EE msg XF86OpenSerial: Cannot open device /dev/input/mice No such device although there is in fact a /dev/input/mice Separately, this output shows (II) Keyboard Keyboard1 handled by legacy driver -- David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Jesse Hutton Here is my keyboard and mouse sections of my SF86Config-4. It's a pretty generic configuration, so may help you a little: Section InputDevice Identifier Generic Keyboard Driver keyboard Option CoreKeyboard Option XkbRules xfree86 Option XkbModel pc104 Option XkbLayout us EndSection Section InputDevice Identifier Configured Mouse Driver mouse Option CorePointer Option Device/dev/input/mice Option Protocol ImPS/2 Option Emulate3Buttons true Option ZAxisMapping 4 5 EndSection For Debian, you can do (as root) 'dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xfree86', and that will give you a nice configuration program. From there it shouldn't be hard to get a working system. One of those XkbModels that you tried should have worked (maybe try pc101?). Now, you probably won't get every single key on that thing to work, since many are Microsoft specific command shortcuts, but you should easily be able to get normal functionality. Another thing, if you are going to be using dpkg-reconfig to configure X, choose the least advanced level for the config questions they ask you. You will probably still need to know the horizontal and vertical refresh rates of your monitor, but it will automatically choose
RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse
I just tried that change (from /dev/psaux to /dev/input/mice) and x startup bombed out. Can you send me the full section for pointers from your Config-4 file? -- David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Jesse Hutton Sent: Friday, February 07, 2003 10:37 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [XFree86] XFConfig requirements for kbd and mouse Glad to hear it. You can probably use that optical mouse as well (I have a Logitech optical, which works great), but you just have to change /dev/psaux back to /dev/input/mice. Jesse On Fri, 7 Feb 2003, David Turetsky wrote: PROGRESS!!! ___ XFree86 mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86
[XFree86] Setup for Nvidia GeForce 256
I just installed Debian woody and apparently did not specify the correct setup parameters so my x windows do not open I recall a few years ago there was a list around suggesting appropriate parameters for various graphics cards. My wanderings have failed to turn it up, nor have I found anything enlightening on the debian website or Nvidias website, nor in the readme files associated with the distribution Is there any hope for me? -- David
RE: [XFree86] Setup for Nvidia GeForce 256
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of David Turetsky Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2003 12:15 PM I just installed Debian woody and apparently did not specify the correct setup parameters so my x windows do not open I recall a few years ago there was a list around suggesting appropriate parameters for various graphics cards. My wanderings have failed to turn it up, nor have I found anything enlightening on the debian website or Nvidias website, nor in the readme files associated with the distribution Is there any hope for me? -- David Well I have progressed. Via the documentation in the distribution, I have found this list, found xf86config and after hitting a few roadblocks now at least have a KDE windows screen, albeit with frozen mouse. Back to the config file -- David
RE: [XFree86] How do I exit?
David Turetsky schrieb: Nope? it just moves the mouse arrow around a bit and a Gnome startup dialog box as well I know that?s supposed to immediately exit, and I believe, Ctl-Alt-B-S is supposed to cycle through the various resolutions but that doesn?t work either Can I not prevent it from starting in the first place? I tried booting from the boot floppy, but that just ends up in the same place wij@Dyn You run Debian woody? Try Ctrl-Alt-Fx, with x being 1, 2 ... 6. This will give you a text login screen. You may then: 1) kill gdm (but I think that's not necessary) with 'kill -9 (pidof gdm)' 2) edit /etc/XFree86Config-4 ( much more important ) appropiately, then reboot. If you want to disable gdm, so that X will not start automatically, cd to /etc/rcX.d, where X stands for your default runlevel, most probably 2. Being root, do 'mv SXYgdm nSXYgdm' , with XY meaning the number you will easily find out David Turetsky Without intelligible keyboard functionality, I can't get out of gdm once I'm in there so these remedies are not available to me. I was thinking in terms of some sort of Ctl-c while the command line boot process is in process (hopefully the timing will not end up killing me some other way). I thought I might succeed by booting from a floppy, but that ends up putting me in the same place ___ XFree86 mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86
RE: [XFree86] How do I exit?
David Turetsky schrieb: Nope? it just moves the mouse arrow around a bit and a Gnome startup dialog box as well I know that?s supposed to immediately exit, and I believe, Ctl-Alt-B-S is supposed to cycle through the various resolutions but that doesn?t work either Can I not prevent it from starting in the first place? I tried booting from the boot floppy, but that just ends up in the same place wij@Dyn You run Debian woody? Try Ctrl-Alt-Fx, with x being 1, 2 ... 6. This will give you a text login screen. You may then: 1) kill gdm (but I think that's not necessary) with 'kill -9 (pidof gdm)' 2) edit /etc/XFree86Config-4 ( much more important ) appropiately, then reboot. If you want to disable gdm, so that X will not start automatically, cd to /etc/rcX.d, where X stands for your default runlevel, most probably 2. Being root, do 'mv SXYgdm nSXYgdm' , with XY meaning the number you will easily find out David Turetsky Without intelligible keyboard functionality, I can't get out of gdm once I'm in there so these remedies are not available to me. I was thinking in terms of some sort of Ctl-c while the command line boot process is in process (hopefully the timing will not end up killing me some other way). I thought I might succeed by booting from a floppy, but that ends up putting me in the same place David Turetsky On another list Kent West posted: Linux single ___ XFree86 mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86
