Brendan J Simon wrote: > Anyone got XFree86 working on a G4 ? > If so, what tricks did you use.
I got xf4 working on my sawtooth yesterday. I had to compile it from a src.rpm that someone posted via the linuxppc-dev list (I can repost the link if you would like) There were about five patches that needed to be applied (included in the src.rpm). Other than that, I just tweaked the XF86Config file. I also had to create a .xinitrc in my home directory because xf4 defaults to twm <shudder> rather than reading the desktop file like xf3.3.6 > I installed xserver-fbdev. Is this correct ? You need to install a lot more than that. You need to install the font files, the font server, etc... > I think XFree86 is preferred over Xpmac. Is this correct ? Xpmac is not a replacement for XFree86, it is a substitute X server for XF86_DEV, which is hardcoded for ati cards. You still need XFree86 installed (it uses libraries and fonts..) I think that the fbdev that comes with xf4 is slightly faster than Xpmac... You can use Xpmac with xf4 though.... HTH --Nelson Abramson -- Shouldn't people be arrested and persecuted for engaging in their constitutional rights? http://www.opendvd.org
