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From: Ashley
Date: Tue, 21 Jan 1997 00:00

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"Mike Lord" <lordm@ix.netcom.com> wrote:

>I am new to Linux!  I decided to try something new!  Until I get a book, I
>need some help!  I need to figure out how to run executables!  Also, I have
>RedHat Linux Ver. 4.0 and need to know how to start XWin from.  I do not
>know what the file name is to start it and where to find it.  I also need
>to know how to start it!  Thank-You!
>I would greatly appreciate it if you could help me with this!  

>coolsp@geocities.com or lordm@ix.netcom.com

>Thanks!

>Kevin:-)

Executable binaries work like DOS .exe, .com and >bat files
provided you have execution rights.
the command:            startx

is the one that usually starts x-windows.
NOTE: Linux is, like UNIX, case sensitive.

Stay well and happy
Ashley

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