Xwindows install problem on laptop

[Carlton Ellis <ellisc@muohio.edu>]

I just did my first Debian install last evening.  Compaq Armada 1520 (oldie).

I used debconf to add Xwindows (HTTP install).  I have never been able to 
get past the initial screen (after X-windows starts) with all the X's.  The 
"X" cursor does go to a pointer, and then the machine hangs.  I chose 
framebuffer option for X-windows.

I can't seem to interupt the boot process at any point - it boots, checks 
the disk for errors, gets all set - starts Xwindows and hangs.

???

Carty Ellis