Re: [Q] MOTIF 2.0 and X

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From: Mike Robinson
Date: Tue, 03 Sep 1996 00:00

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Grahame M. Kelly wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I have just purchased Motif 2.0 CD. Redhat Distribution.
> Installation was OK. However I am unable to get the mwm to operate.
> 
> I have tried mwm at the Linux shell prompt but get a error saying it
> (mwm) cannot find an applicable display.
> 
> Anyone got suggestions?
> 
> Thanks & cheers Grahame

Is that a linux shell prompt in an xterm? or on a console?

Maybe you need to find /usr/X11/lib/X11.../xinit/xinitrc, (save the
original) and modify it to start mwm instead of twm or fvwm or whatrever
is started by default. Then use 'startx' from your linux console.

Hope this helps. 

Mike

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