Re: XFree86 3.3.2.3a-9
On Wed, Feb 03, 1999 at 02:34:15PM +0100, Gunnar.Isaksson@saab.se wrote:
> Today I made a complete debian slink installation from scratch
> and this was a very nice experience. Everything went very well
> except for two problems with XFree86 3.3.2.3a-9
>
> First of all. The package 'xdm' installs to start at boot time
> without any questions. It should ask and give an opportunity to
> say 'NO'
>
> Second and last. After installation, there is a syntax error in
> the file /etc/X11/Xsession at line number 47 which makes it
> impossible to start any window manager. Line 47 containes 'default) '
> and I just commented that line away and got xwindows working nicely.
>
> These two annoyances together made it impossible to log in from
> the console. A network login and some editing was necessary.
did the xdm make it impossible to go to a normal console ? (Ctrl-Alt-Fx ?)
i'll have to do a full install and some upgrades soon. so i'm curious.
could anybody post a summary of sources for the newes in install disks,
XF86 packages and other packages that are still worked on?
i wouldn't want to post bugreports for bugs that are already fixed. :)
-heinrich
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