Re: help please

[Sven Hoexter <sven@telelev.net>]

On Sun, May 27, 2001 at 08:42:29AM +1200, John  and Colette Torrance wrote:
> this may sound like a stupid question, but I am setting up linux using the
> Debian 2.1 cdrom and the "learning Debian GNU/Linux book.  I am now at the
> point that I should Install X (page 95).  However, every time I type
> xf86config, I get told this is an unknown command.  I also cannot find this
> file on either the computer or the cdrom.  help!! how do I load this?
Try to do:
#apt-get install xfree86-common

This should install the xfree86 System including the configuration
Programm xf86config.

Debian 2.1 is a little bit old and a few things changed.
Themes that you're a newbie, what about using Progeny Debian instead
of the "real" Debian? Progeny is much more simple and has a cool gui
for the installation with hardware dedection and much more.
Have a look at http://www.progeny.com

Sven
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Subject: Re: woody hanging
> WRT subject.
> $ apt-get install viagra ;-)
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