Re: Configure X Server
I will suggest different way just type: xorgcfg -textmode In this way you will avoid editors ;) Best, Zlatozar On Tue, 15 Feb 2005 14:49:07 -0600, W. D. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 12:23 2/15/2005, Peterhin wrote: OK thats great, now that I am there, my problem is with say 'ee' how do I edit the text.? I am a total newbie to the CLI. Any help would be appreciated. I typed 'ee xorg.conf.new' it gives me the editor and the 'xorg.conf.new' at the bottom of the screen. You may find 'pico' more intuitive: cd /usr/ports/editors/pico make install More info: http://www.US-Webmasters.com/FreeBSD/Configuration/Shell/ Start Here to Find It Fast! - http://www.US-Webmasters.com/best-start-page/ $8.77 Domain Names - http://domains.us-webmasters.com/ ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Configure X Server
On Tuesday 15 February 2005 10:55 am, Peterhin wrote: I have just installed Freebsd 5.3 using a standard install, with all packages, and ports. When I go to Configure X (as per the handbook 2.9.12) using Configure Do post-install configuration of Freebsd, in the Configuration menu there is no sub menu XFree86 Where did I go wrong.? Use Chapter 5.4 instead: http://www.freebsd.org/doc/en_US.ISO8859-1/books/handbook/x-config.html I have always had an easier time configuring X separately from the installation process. Best of luck, Andrew Gould ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Configure X Server
On February 15, 2005 12:09, you wrote: On Tuesday 15 February 2005 10:55 am, Peterhin wrote: I have just installed Freebsd 5.3 using a standard install, with all packages, and ports. When I go to Configure X (as per the handbook 2.9.12) using Configure Do post-install configuration of Freebsd, in the Configuration menu there is no sub menu XFree86 Where did I go wrong.? Use Chapter 5.4 instead: http://www.freebsd.org/doc/en_US.ISO8859-1/books/handbook/x-config.ht ml OK thats great, now that I am there, my problem is with say 'ee' how do I edit the text.? I am a total newbie to the CLI. Any help would be appreciated. I typed 'ee xorg.conf.new' it gives me the editor and the 'xorg.conf.new' at the bottom of the screen. Now I don't know what to do with it, to get to the Section 'Monitor' I have always had an easier time configuring X separately from the installation process. Best of luck, Andrew Gould -- Peter Peace is never more than one thought away ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Configure X Server
Peterhin wrote: On February 15, 2005 12:09, you wrote: On Tuesday 15 February 2005 10:55 am, Peterhin wrote: I have just installed Freebsd 5.3 using a standard install, with all packages, and ports. When I go to Configure X (as per the handbook 2.9.12) using Configure Do post-install configuration of Freebsd, in the Configuration menu there is no sub menu XFree86 Where did I go wrong.? Use Chapter 5.4 instead: http://www.freebsd.org/doc/en_US.ISO8859-1/books/handbook/x-config.html OK thats great, now that I am there, my problem is with say 'ee' how do I edit the text.? I am a total newbie to the CLI. Any help would be appreciated. I typed 'ee xorg.conf.new' it gives me the editor and the 'xorg.conf.new' at the bottom of the screen. Now I don't know what to do with it, to get to the Section 'Monitor' Hmm, ee isn't easy? Use the arrow keys to move around. Type the text where desired. Probably backspace and delete work well, too. HTH, Kevin Kinsey ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Configure X Server
On Tuesday 15 February 2005 12:23 pm, Peterhin wrote: On February 15, 2005 12:09, you wrote: On Tuesday 15 February 2005 10:55 am, Peterhin wrote: I have just installed Freebsd 5.3 using a standard install, with all packages, and ports. When I go to Configure X (as per the handbook 2.9.12) using Configure Do post-install configuration of Freebsd, in the Configuration menu there is no sub menu XFree86 Where did I go wrong.? Use Chapter 5.4 instead: http://www.freebsd.org/doc/en_US.ISO8859-1/books/handbook/x-config. ht ml OK thats great, now that I am there, my problem is with say 'ee' how do I edit the text.? I am a total newbie to the CLI. Any help would be appreciated. I typed 'ee xorg.conf.new' it gives me the editor and the 'xorg.conf.new' at the bottom of the screen. First off, welcome to the wonderful world of CLI. Don't get frustrated -- it takes some getting used to. In ee, you should see helpful lists of commands at the top, followed by the file's contents. Most of the commands begin with ^, which represents the control button on your keyboard. For example, to delete a character, you would press the control button and the d key at the same time. (You may find that the delete and backspace keys work fine on your keyboard, however; so you won't need some of the commands.) It might also be helpful to open ee's man page on a different terminal. If you hit Alt-F2, you should find yourself at a new terminal. Alt-F1 will bring you back to your original terminal. This allows you to run multiple programs in the foreground. You can go to Alt-F2 and execute 'man ee' for documentation on ee while you have ee running with an open file at Alt-F1. Then, you can switch back and forth as needed. Now I don't know what to do with it, to get to the Section 'Monitor' Have you tried moving up and down the document using the keys for Page Up, Page Down or arrow keys? If ee can't find the file you're editing, it will open a new, empty file with the name you specified. If you don't see any contents in the file, ee may think you're starting a new document. Make sure you were root when you executed 'Xorg -configure'. Also make sure the current working directory is /root so that ee can find xorg.conf.new easily. Best of luck, Andrew Gould ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Configure X Server
On February 15, 2005 14:22, you wrote: Peterhin wrote: On February 15, 2005 12:09, you wrote: On Tuesday 15 February 2005 10:55 am, Peterhin wrote: I have just installed Freebsd 5.3 using a standard install, with all packages, and ports. When I go to Configure X (as per the handbook 2.9.12) using Configure Do post-install configuration of Freebsd, in the Configuration menu there is no sub menu XFree86 Where did I go wrong.? Use Chapter 5.4 instead: http://www.freebsd.org/doc/en_US.ISO8859-1/books/handbook/x-config. html OK thats great, now that I am there, my problem is with say 'ee' how do I edit the text.? I am a total newbie to the CLI. Any help would be appreciated. I typed 'ee xorg.conf.new' it gives me the editor and the 'xorg.conf.new' at the bottom of the screen. Now I don't know what to do with it, to get to the Section 'Monitor' Hmm, ee isn't easy? I was able to get the file edited, all I had to do was type in the correct path. Many thanks to all. Use the arrow keys to move around. Type the text where desired. Probably backspace and delete work well, too. HTH, Kevin Kinsey -- Peter Peace is never more than one thought away ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Configure X Server
At 12:23 2/15/2005, Peterhin wrote: OK thats great, now that I am there, my problem is with say 'ee' how do I edit the text.? I am a total newbie to the CLI. Any help would be appreciated. I typed 'ee xorg.conf.new' it gives me the editor and the 'xorg.conf.new' at the bottom of the screen. You may find 'pico' more intuitive: cd /usr/ports/editors/pico make install More info: http://www.US-Webmasters.com/FreeBSD/Configuration/Shell/ Start Here to Find It Fast! - http://www.US-Webmasters.com/best-start-page/ $8.77 Domain Names - http://domains.us-webmasters.com/ ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
