Why don't I?
Sebastian, I've gone through 3 separate installs of linux, and now have
begun running Xconfigurator from a console, and attempting to get my video
to work, but it just flakes.
The one thing I've seen everyone suggesting is to run XF86Config if I can't
get Xconfigurator, but I don't know where to load this from at the prompt?
What directory, Etc.
I see the Cirrus cards shown as compatible, but it's not working
right...it's also affirming my ideas of LINUX as a pain in the neck to config.
At 08:15 PM 12/17/99 +0100, you wrote:
>Your must run it with XF86Config
>Why you don´t use the (better, I think) Xconfigurator ?
>
>Bye
>Sebastian
>
>-----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
>Von: Sam Roza [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
>Gesendet: Freitag, 17. Dezember 1999 18:06
>An: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Betreff: Re: [newbie] Startup issues.
>
>
>I apologize, but as I am a TOTAL newbie, and typing xf86config(or as the
>manual says XF86Config)does not pull it up. How do I run this?
>
>Sorry for the stupid questions.
>
>
>At 10:54 AM 12/17/99 -0800, you wrote:
> >Hi, Sam,
> >
> >I've always preferred 'xf86config' for configuration of X. See if that
> >helps. Good luck,
> >
> >
> >
> >Hidong
> >
> >
> >
> >Sam Roza wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello All,
> > >
> > > I am new to the list, and am having difficulties.
> > >
> > > Last night I tried to install Linux-mandrake and it went GREAT, until I
>got
> > > to X setup. I just can't seem to get my settings right. I am installing
>on
> > > a Compaq Deskpro P166 with a soundblaster(this worked in the
>installation)
> > > and a Cirrus logic video board(I don't know what chipset or RAM).
> > >
> > > The first time I loaded it, I got into KDE(X?) but the screen was so
>messed
> > > up I couldn't use it, and I couldn't find a way to reset the video
> > > settings. I was reserved and I ended up re-installing linux a few times
> > > before I got a successful install.
> > >
> > > Now that everything is complete, and I can use unix(with my limited
> > > knowledge of unix it is difficult for me), from a console to be ROOT,
>and
> > > run Xconfigurator. After setting up Xconfig with my monitor's settings,
>and
> > > having it probe my adapter(when it probes, the specs sound right), but
>then
> > > the test screen comes up and asks "Can tyou read this message?" and I
>can
> > > read the message, but the boxes below are all skewed...
> > >
> > > I got it looking decent and selected yes when it asked my if I could see
> > > the message. Now it freezes when going into X...PLEASE HELP!!
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > >
> > > Sam Roza
> > > Lead Customer Service Representative
> > > (408) 527-2926
> > > GE Capital - IT Solutions
> > > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
>
>
>
>Regards,
>
>Sam Roza
>Lead Customer Service Representative
>(408) 527-2926
>GE Capital - IT Solutions
>[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
Regards,
Sam Roza
Lead Customer Service Representative
(408) 527-2926
GE Capital - IT Solutions
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
