Xconfigurator should work o.k., Iv'e always had hassles with fontpath &
default resolutions with xf86config & Mandrake(which BTW is the right way to
spell it, XF86Config is the name of the file it makes) . Try to find out
what your card is. In Win98 right click a clear area of your desktop then
Lclick
proprertys --> settings --> advanced -->adapter & you should see it....
Also, do you Know what version of xfree86 you have?
MDK 6.1 has the newest version, but 6.0 has an older one which may not work
as well for your card. www.xfree86.org
is a good place to look if you have problems with X.
-Warren
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sam Roza" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, December 18, 1999 6:06 AM
Subject: 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]
