Cameron Matheson wrote:
I installed xdm, but x doesn't start up. It says "starting x display manger: xdm", but it never does. Anyone know why?(i'm running potato w/ x4)
you might try having a look at /var/log/xdm.log to see why it's failing (if it is failing). also check and make sure that in your /etc/X11/xdm/xdm-config file the line
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