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Old 11-25-2005, 12:22 PM   #1
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I've installed Debian (last stable version) on a Mac mini, from a netinstall disc.
Now, I cannot get X server to work.
Can someone helps ?
 
Old 11-25-2005, 12:24 PM   #2
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what happens when you try and start the X server? A little more information would be useful. Thanks
 
Old 11-25-2005, 12:34 PM   #3
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I get a X server configuration error.
I' ve followed the instructions about mac mini install, in http://www.sowerbutts.com/linux-mac-mini/ - but tells nothing about x configuration ...
 
Old 11-25-2005, 12:54 PM   #4
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I get a X server configuration error.
what error? you have to provide details, we can't just guess what your problem may be. that's what error messages are for.
 
Old 11-25-2005, 01:36 PM   #5
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Typing startx on login, I can now get X server to work - but only at 640x480 and cannot find higher resolution in control center.
What can I do ?
 
Old 11-25-2005, 01:38 PM   #6
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edit your xorg.conf, in the section where it says
Code:
Section "Screen"
         SubSection "Display"
add 1024x768 next to 640x640.

It may also be your video card driver, you may be using a generic one that only supports 640x480
 
Old 11-25-2005, 01:53 PM   #7
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On Xf86config is selected 1024x768 resolution - and my card supports that resolution in Mac Os.
So, I can't understand - I've tried many Linux distros ( Suse, RedHat, Mandrake) and never happened this to me ...
 
Old 11-25-2005, 06:49 PM   #8
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It's likely you've got the wrong driver configured for it. Can you post the output of lsmod, as well as the type of card you have?
 
  


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