How to load KDE/Gnome?

SirJinX · 07-11-2005, 04:09 PM

Ok, I've decided to download and install a non-live version of linux.
But after installing, and booting, it doesn't load KDE or Gnome or anything similar.

I've tried it with Slackware, Debian and FreeBSD.

Or is there something I did wrong in the set up?
But I didn't see any options in the setup...

I've tried Slackware, Debian, FreeBSD and never had a GUI load at boot. Only the terminal like interface shows up.
Is there any command I should use?

masand · 07-11-2005, 04:17 PM

for slackware or any other sitro
when u boot in to text mode
u can start the gui by
startx

if u have any configurations left then it wil report the errros
then u need to change the runlevel,from 3 to 4(for slack)
and 3-->5(for other distros)
this can be some from the file /etc/inittab

regards

DaWallace · 07-11-2005, 05:00 PM

in freebsd, you can enable gdm at boot by adding
gdm_enable="YES"
in /etc/rc.conf

SirJinX · 07-11-2005, 05:45 PM

ok, the "startx" didn't work for me ...
I guess it means it doesn't come with it or it didn't install?

Quote:

Originally posted by DaWallace
in freebsd, you can enable gdm at boot by adding
gdm_enable="YES"
in /etc/rc.conf

But i'll see if this works with debian.

ingvildr · 07-11-2005, 06:16 PM

with slackware, do a xorgconfig as root, enter your hardware details then enter startx as your normal user. And btw if you dont know how to get a gui up and running why pick distros like slack, debian and freebsd ?

DaWallace · 07-11-2005, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SirJinX
But i'll see if this works with debian.

not a chance in hell.

masand · 07-11-2005, 09:04 PM

well the problem is that u have not configured X or installed X
so u need to post any error messages so that we can help you

regards