Hi, On Sun, 03 Oct 2004 05:06:03 -0800, Theo Lehr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Wim De Smet wrote: > > >Hi, > >On Sun, 03 Oct 2004 02:53:58 -0800, Theo Lehr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > >>please help I installed debaian and when I boot up I can > >>loggin fine but I know I chose to install a desktop interface > >>during insalation but all I get is what look like a beefed > >>up version of ms dos (discrpition not to insult anyone) > >>I am very profishant w/ windows half that on macs but > >>still good! But till now I have never used linux save a > >>P.H.L.A.K. live cd and couldent fully use that! but ingenerall > >>I'm good w/ comp..I think I figured what I did wrong > >>but no idea how to fix I set the desktop maneger to xdm > >>I belive now I needs to be kdm but don't know how to > >>change that value agine please HELP!!!!!! > >> > >> > > > >Usually X is not installed automatically but if you select desktop > >system with tasksel you probably already have the necessary software, > >you just need to configure it properly. Install the following > >programs: read-edid, hotplug. This will help you a bit further. Then > >run: > >dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xfree86 > >(xserver should be installed). Answer all the questions and see if xdm > >will start up. Changing from xdm to kdm can be done by > >dpkg-reconfigure either of them I think or just by update-alternatives > >(read the man page). > > > >In any case, find a copy of the debian installation manual (there's a > >link on the debian website) and _read_ it. This will help you a lot > >more with your problems. > > > >greets, > >Wim > > > >P.S.: Theo I am cc'ing you because I'm not sure you're subscribed to > >the list. Sorry if you get this mail two times. > > > > > > > thanks! but where do I get read-edid if > it comes with it as a option I probably > have it already (I installed everything > -2 or 3 that I don't remember what they are.)
You can install new software with the command "apt-get" like this: apt-get install read-edid But you should really go read the installation manual, it's all in there. Anyway I don't really use read-edid but it's supposed to be able to detect your monitor. It's not really necessary. greets, Wim -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
