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Re: trouble with XFree86

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From: Dave Uhring
Date: Thu, 03 Jan 2002 01:10
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Steve wrote:

>      Well, I have now tried to use # XFree86 -configure, but that
>      won't run
> either. I will copy the log file and paste it at the bottom of this
> message. Most of what is in it is Dutch to me but perhaps it will shed
> some light on my problem here. The advice I have been given previously
> is possibly correct but as I have only been messing around with Linux
> for a few days, I don't know how to "put the following lines into the
> X config file" or "add a symbolic link to this driver file"... Would I
> be able to get rid of Red Hat and try another flavour of Linux or will
> they all be basically the same as far as the X server is concerned?
> Alternatively, I may be able to take my machine to an expert and pay
> him to fix it but I am not sure where to find one. Does any one know
> where in Canberra (Australia) I could find a shop that services Linux
> boxes? If not, I shall continue to stumble on...
> 
>      Thanks again,
> 

It appears that the XFree86 libraries did not get fully installed.  The 
simplest way to resolve the problem for you is to re-install the 
system.  Red Hat's installer is capable of discovering your video 
adapter (and usually your monitor) and setting it up for you - if you 
choose an appropriate screen resolution and depth and TEST it before 
clicking on "NEXT".
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From: Dave Uhring <dmuhring@yahoo.com>
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