Re: Problems starting the X-server

[bill traynor <btraynor@linux.ca>]

Michel Dänzer wrote:

> On Don, 2003-02-20 at 08:12, Reto Stalder wrote:
>  
>
> > I have an iBook 2.2. My problem is, that the X-server does not start. The
> > screen turns black and stays like this. There is no way to return to the
> > console. The only way to access the machine is to login via ssh from a
> > foreign host. I've installed it following the instructions on mij's page. I
> > have tried out the combinations of two kernels and two versions of Michels
> > X-server:
> > - self compiled ben6-kernel
> > - precompiled ben5-kernel
> > - Michels X-server version 2002.12.05-4
> > - Michels X-server version 2003.07.02-2
> > The effect is allways the same. There must be a problem with the radeon
> > driver, but I can't fix it. I haven't found any previous posts on this
> > topic.
> >    
>
> You didn't look hard enough. ;)

He's right.  Try searching the archives for this thread: X config on 14 
inch 700mhz ibook

I had the same problem as you and this thread fixed it.

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>
> > Fatal server error:
> > could not open default font 'fixed'
> >    
>
> Make sure xfonts-base (or even better x-window-system-core) and xfs are
> installed (or uncomment the direct FontPaths in XF86Config-4).
>
>
> The black screen is because radeonfb fails to restore the display after
> the server aborts for some reason.

And don't forget to install a Windowmanager.

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