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Old 08-06-2005, 04:03 AM   #1
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Linux Debian Xwindows


man i cannot get to start the GUI on Debian
please help me with files/commands
 
Old 08-06-2005, 04:22 AM   #2
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Did you install xfree86?

Did you install KDE or Gnome?

Did you configure your video card?

There could be many reasons why it doesn't work. Please tell us what you tried and what error messages you get when you type startx in the text console.
 
Old 08-06-2005, 11:32 AM   #3
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