Check the last few lines when it fails, that should be your main error
for not loading xwindows. Normally ( in my case ) it is how I set up my
video and monitor settings. Best thing to do is type 'setup' or
'/usr/sbin/setup' and pick the bottom choice of Xconfigurator ( must be
logged in as root). Then go through a bunch of different options till
one finally works. See your manual for the vid card and monitor for
it's tech specs to help in the choices.
When I pick my Monitor fron the list I just juse Custom and pick my
settings, that helps the best to customize your monitor.
good luck.
pj
Fredrik Karlsen wrote:
>
> I have just installed Mandrake 5.3, but i can't get the Xwindows going.
> My hardware is
> Processor: Pentium 233 MMX
> Video card: Hercules Stingray 128/3d
> Ram: 144Mb
>
> I think its a problem with my configuration, when i start the startx
> file the system hangs after two seconds, and has various error messages.
>
> I hope you can help me
>
> Sincerely yours
>
> Fredrik Kolstad Karlsen
> Linux-newbie
