X -configure should fix you up X -config /root/xorg/root/xorg.conf.test
cp /root/xorg.conf.test /etc/X!!xorg.conf startx On Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 5:53 AM, Chris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > On 05/03/2008, Chris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > On Wed, 5 Mar 2008 10:37:37 +0000 > > > "Siraj Shaikh" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > > > Guys > > > > > > > > I have managed to to do what you say and now when I type in > > > > startx, it does show me a box saying "This session is running as > > > > a privileged user" and asking me to either COntinue or Quit. My > > > > mouse isnt working at this stage and I cant press either of the > > > > buttons. Neither is tab or space or alt c working. What to do? > > > > > > > > Your help is much appreciated > > > > > > > > I am running as root because this machine is not used for any > > > > other purpose, behind a firewall, not connected to any other > > > > machine and is only being used for testing little utilities. > > > > > > > > > > Welp - As to you running as root (you know my position) that is > > > absolutely your call mate. > > > > > > A really quick fix (for the mouse) is call up sysinstall and go to > > > Configure, then Mouse. > > > > > > Choose Number 3 (Type) then config from there OR go right to Number > > > 2 (Enable) > > > > > > Once you have the rodent configed via sysinstall, that ought to plop > > > the needed lines in /etc/rc.conf (your mileage may vary, standard > > > disclaimers apply). > > > > > > This is just one way of trying it - you could run the Xorg config > > > utils, or if you are brave, edit the Xorg conf file by hand. > > > > > > -- > > > Best regards, > > > Chris > > > > > > Fingerprint: 4201 94F9 E77F 9357 F3F3 56B7 8D20 ECC7 1AB5 FEF8 > > On Wed, 5 Mar 2008 10:48:33 +0000 > "Siraj Shaikh" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > I have the usbd_enable line in rc.conf > > > > the mouse is working on the black screen but it doesnt work when the > > x loads up > > Ah good. You're off to a decent start. At this point I would have a > look at one of the 2 Xorg config apps (they escape me off hand - but > I'm sure one of the fine list folks will lend that to you). > > OR - edit the Xorg conf file by hand - if you are a newb, then I > strongly suggest the Xorg conf utils (Here again, unless one of the > fine folks can paste to you what the approximate lines out to be). > > Here I can't help much, my FBSD boxen are all Non-X. > > Anyways, I'm out for a few hours - good luck mate. > > -- > Best regards, > Chris > > Fingerprint: 4201 94F9 E77F 9357 F3F3 56B7 8D20 ECC7 1AB5 FEF8 > _______________________________________________ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"