Many thanks for the pointer. XConfigurator and xf86config recommended by textbooks would not start. (Did I see that there is a new command for this in later versions?) Eventually found the configuration (text) file in X11 Armed combat with 'VI' edited two instances of 16bpp to 8bpp. Xwindows worked a treat after reboot - nice! I'm not sure whether this was the correct method but it worked.
Would have replied sooner but e-mail computer going like snail after virus checker update so I'm building another/faster (W******) box. - I know - should be using Linux. Thanks again Philip Walker ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marc Aurele La France" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2003 3:53 AM Subject: Re: [XFree86] GUI fail after install > On Sat, 7 Jun 2003, Philip Walker wrote: > > > Many apologies if this is the most obvious and simple problem. > > I am totally new to Linux but want to learn. > > > I have tried to install Linux 8 publisher's Edition from the 'Red Hat Linux 8 for Dummies' CDs. > > This was supposed to install with the full GUI interface. > > All seemed to go well until the reboot after installation when it refused to start the graphical interface. > > (Graphics were used during the install process) > > I am struggling with the command line but have managed to copy the log file and attach it to this message. > > > System: Made from second hand and salvaged parts: > > M/B: Supermicro 370SLM, Celeron 333MHz, 96MB RAM, 2.1G HDD, > > ATI Mach64 2MB, Unknown make monitor - works as VGA/SVGA on other systems, > > Samsung 32x CD, Generic network adapter, 3.5" FDD, Genius netmouse pro PS2 mouse, PS2 keyboard. > > > I think the HDD may be a bit small - the install size was supposed to be 1.8GB? > > XFree86 4.) and higher do not support this adapter at anything more than > depth 8 (256 colours). See README.ati. > > Marc. > > +----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ > | Marc Aurele La France | work: 1-780-492-9310 | > | Computing and Network Services | fax: 1-780-492-1729 | > | 352 General Services Building | email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] | > | University of Alberta +-----------------------------------+ > | Edmonton, Alberta | | > | T6G 2H1 | Standard disclaimers apply | > | CANADA | | > +----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ > XFree86 Core Team member. ATI driver and X server internals. > > _______________________________________________ > XFree86 mailing list > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86 > _______________________________________________ XFree86 mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86
