RE: wtf? (long and frustrated)
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Glenn English [mailto:ghe@slsware.com]
> Sent: Monday, March 10, 2003 11:06 AM
> To: debian users
> Subject: wtf? (long and frustrated)
>
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>
> I've installed Red Hat, Mandrake, and SuSE on this machine with no
> probs. I've used video and screen data from the XF86 config files from
> those installs, and from Dell's dox.
>
> Is there some FM or FAQ I've missed? Is there a CI program on
> Debian to
> configure X? Or is vi /etc/X11/XF86Config it?
>
There are some docs on setting up X on a Dell Lattitude that I found by
googling. I have it working on my Lattitude at home so when I get home I'll
forward you the XF86Config. As for configuring X, your best bet is to run
"dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xfree86"
> I'm a 60 year old retired programmer, and I sure would like
> to see what
> all the fuss is about before I die of old age...
>
> (Everything worked perfectly the first time, BTW, installing
> woody on my
> sister's old iMac, but I want it on my laptop.)
>
If you can get it running on a smash-n-toss, certainly you can get it
running on a laptop!!! :-)
> --
> Glenn English
> ghe@slsware.com
>
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