Re: X etc. with Debian on Vaio F340
Check the file $HOME/.xsession-errors for clues. Also, I've had
better luck with xf86config than with XF86Setup.
On Feb 22, Steven K Thompson (skt@stat.psu.edu) wrote:
> I would appreciate any advice on getting X etc. to work with my
> Sony Vaio F340. It has the NeoMagic NM2200 Chipset.
>
> When I type startx I get a blank, grainy screen, and nothing else
> happens. The trackpad does move the pointer, however.
>
> During installation I chose the twm window manager for no apparent reason;
> I think it was given as the default, but I would be open to changing it.
> I chose the "simple" option for selecting packages and selected everything
> associated with Gnome.
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Neil L. Roeth
neil@occamsrazor.net
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