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Operating Systems => Linux and UNIX => Topic started by: Master of Reality on 21 August 2002, 18:45

Title: X in FreeBSD
Post by: Master of Reality on 21 August 2002, 18:45

when i try to start X (startx) in FreeBSD it gives me the error:

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but the mouse works in the console. Any ideas how to fix this?

Title: X in FreeBSD
Post by: ravuya on 21 August 2002, 18:54

Have you tried running XF86Config previously? If so, did you pick the correct mouse device?

Title: X in FreeBSD
Post by: Master of Reality on 21 August 2002, 20:55

i did now. It doesnt have a problem with the mouse anymore. Now it gives me the error:

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any ideas how to fix this one?

[ August 21, 2002: Message edited by: Master of Reality / Bob ]

Title: X in FreeBSD
Post by: choasforages on 22 August 2002, 07:21

if your using X 4.2.0,

type this as root

/usr/X11R6/bin/xf86cfg

it will automagically configure X for you

Title: X in FreeBSD
Post by: Master of Reality on 23 August 2002, 05:10

new problem!
I did the config thing above. Got an error saying 24 bit resolution was too good for me. I edited XF85config and now i get a new error:

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this is probly because it doesnt know what my video card is. I have no clue what the hell my video card is. Maybe i will have to open up my computer and find out what it is.