Heavy. We need more detail. Copy us /usr/X11R6/lib/X11/XErrorDB which gives the details of the errors. You look in /usr/X11R6/bin and there is something like Xconfigurator or Xfsetup or something along those lines that you can execute from the command line that will get you sorted without needing to go into X. The other thing you can do is restore the backup of XF86Config you made before you knackered it 8) [EMAIL PROTECTED] on 13/11/2000 11:18:05 Please respond to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] cc: Subject: [newbie] (...) XF86Setup / xf86config problem I know that XF86Setup is case sensitive but the problem I have is with xf86config. this one IN NOT case sensitive and the "command not found" errors he gives me are internal (i think) it's not the same thing has when you write some shit on the console and he says "command not found" but this one gives me a list of 5 or 6 lines saying something like this: Modeselect (...) : command not found (other things) (...): command not found how can I restore the original xf86config to at least running him properly? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer notice: This message and any attachments are confidential and should only be read by those to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact us, delete the message from your computer and destroy any copies. Any distribution or copying without our prior permission is prohibited. Internet communications are not always secure and therefore the Powergen Group does not accept legal responsibility for this message. The recipient is responsible for verifying its authenticity before acting on the contents. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the Powergen Group. Powergen plc. 53 New Broad Street, London EC2M 1SL Telephone +44 (0) 2476 42 4000 Fax +44 (0) 2476 42 5432