Slackware 10.1 on Dell inspiron 300M

Swift&Smart · 04-03-2005, 05:05 AM

Hello,everyone!

I have just installed slackware 10.1 on my laptop.However,Windows X cannot be started.

I installed it with GNOME and KDE.When it boots,the default mode is multiuser mode=3.So,I typed "startx" to use Windows X.All of a sudden, the Windows X cannot be started and appears in Black screen with some strange color.It just hangs there and cannot be restarted by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del.

Yeah,by the way,what information should I provide if it is the clue for this problem?Please advise.

AxeZ · 04-03-2005, 02:03 PM

configure your X

xorgcfg -textmode

almahdi · 04-04-2005, 09:14 AM

You need to use the 855 patch for the display driver, I had the same problem with my cousins laptop.

Swift&Smart · 04-04-2005, 11:04 AM

First off,thanks for your reply,AxeZ & almahdi.

AxeZ,I've configured my X with your command.But it asks me tons of questions and I couldn't answer them correctly and the X still not working.

almahdi,by the way,how can you patch the display driver?Please give details.

Thanks you guys.

almahdi · 04-04-2005, 02:15 PM

http://www.chzsoft.com.ar/855patch.html

You need to use the wrapper, and add it to your /etc/rc.d/rc.local

so that every boot, it should load the wrapper.

Swift&Smart · 04-22-2005, 01:00 AM

Thanks.almahdi.

I have seen the website which you provided but it dealt with the resolution.My problem is that it even won't boot to graphical interface!

Furthermore,is it a good idea to compile a new kernel?Maybe a new kernel will support the graphic card.

Please advice.