Re: [newbie] linux problems

2000-01-28 Thread Steve Adams
Have you tried typing "startx" from the command prompt? First, you have to log in, as either "root" or as another name that you've entered. At the prompt, type 'root' and then whatever password you chose, then simply type 'startx'. If you installed everything properly , then the WindowsX server sh

Re: [newbie] INSTALL ICQ

2000-01-26 Thread Steve Adams
Yes...it is a bit complicated, I know...but I'm extremely new with linux, too...and I just followed the directions. One hint...read the install/readme from the licq tar file...there is one difference in the /.profile file. And...you have to add a few lines to another file, which the licq site doe

Re: [newbie] INSTALL ICQ

2000-01-25 Thread Steve Adams
Have you gone to http://www.licq.com yet? It is still a bit of work to install, but a bit easier than using the ICQ Java verision, and you can also download a Windows version merger, to import your windows icq stuff. Also, check out http://www.linuxnewbie.org which has a specific on installi