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Re: first time install



 --- Timothy Payne <tim@tmpco.com> wrote: 
> I've run into a bit of a snag.
> 
> Xserver dies when started.  I don't think the
> settings are correct as
> they are on the motherboard.  

Are you running Woody? Get Sarge!

>I need at least a
> generic setting, and
> where to find the file and an editor.  I don't like
> to use vi cuz I'm
> lazy and need to get out my cheat sheet :-)

"nano" is your friend...

cd /etc/X11

and you'll find your X486 config file in there (sorry,
can't remember exactly what it's called). "ls" to see
the list of files... Nano it.

> The other problem is the network card where do I
> check to see if it has
> located the right one, also on the motherboard.

Hmmm... look in interfaces I think - /etc/network

Not sure on this one though...

--
Matt


	
	
		
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