Just boot normally with default kernel and login as root (without password) and just type 'startx' and you would see fvwm working.
On 2/26/12, Bob Gold <bgold2...@gmail.com> wrote: > some rss feed advertised dragonFly. > so I burned a liveCD (64 bit stable) > > the documentation on this is sparse so... > is there ANY GUI build into the LiveCD? > if so how the heck do I invoke it? > > read the FAQ, some of the docs, i have no clue > > tried startx xdm,kdm,gui x11. x11.org = no joy > > __ > > compared to experts I'm a novice > am A+ only programming basic, escape codes > > did own and love my C64! > (with the Amiga references here that should count for something) > > cmd line ok in windows, very little cli in linux (I dual boot ubuntu) > > I'll be very disappointed if there is no gui built in > > because I'm using a laptop (compaq CQ62). on wifi. > > so with a gui i can see if the wifi works. > > i don't ever want to deal with that fwcutter nonsense again! > > I see some commands to 89d/l? install?) x managers in DragonFly. > > so I'd have to drag my laptop to a landline (ethernet port) to install a > gui to even see if I have wifi in dragonFly? > > thanks in advance > > - Bob > > bgold2...@gmail.com > > ps if there is no x in the livecd you should add this to your disadvantages > doc in comparison with linux! >