I am currently running Mandrake 7.1 as a server, and it has worked great
over the last few years. I've decided it's time to create a new server,
so I've downloaded the Mandrake 8.2 iso 3 times after realizing that I
should have used FTP instead of Explorer.. but that's a different story.
I was
On Mon, May 27, 2002 at 01:05:57AM -0700, James wrote:
I was able to install 8.2 on a new hard drive, using the same system that
I have my current working 7.2. Well, once everything is installed, I
can't seem to get xwindows to work. During the installation I passed the
point where it
As another side note...
I recommend NOT having X start when the system starts.
This makes it easier to troubleshoot your problems
because when you do a 'startx' you'll see the dump if
it fails and at least your computer won't reboot
itself. Otherwise try doing a 'Control,Alt,Backspace'
to kill
What sort of computer are you using. With Man 8.2 AMD k6-2 (k6-3 also?)
and via or some sis chipsets
there can be some problems ( concerning vitual memory, a problem with the
kernel I believe. This would be a possible source of your problem on a
machine just upgraded where and a large amount of
Jacob wrote:
:Now, if your lucky, you will be able to find some info about
:the clues you've gathered from the logfile.
I'll look through the logfile the next time I try to install.. I'm working
on this late at night because I have to take my current server down so I
can remove the current HD's
I just don't understand why the video card and system works well with 7.1,
but freaks out with 8.2. My video card is so old, I have no idea what it
is, really.
Try using the version 3 Xserver instead of version 4; it's an option during
X setup. You can also change it using the system
