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Old 11-25-2005, 02:44 AM   #1
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startX not working


I just installed debian [Desktop package], I am getting command not found for xmconfig and startx.
 
Old 11-25-2005, 03:09 AM   #2
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nevermind, i used apt-get install x-window-system but now when i startX the screen flashes and does nothing
 
Old 11-25-2005, 03:33 AM   #3
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Maybe you need to configure X before running "startx".
 
  


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