DebianThis forum is for the discussion of Debian Linux.
Notices
Welcome to LinuxQuestions.org, a friendly and active Linux Community.
You are currently viewing LQ as a guest. By joining our community you will have the ability to post topics, receive our newsletter, use the advanced search, subscribe to threads and access many other special features. Registration is quick, simple and absolutely free. Join our community today!
Note that registered members see fewer ads, and ContentLink is completely disabled once you log in.
If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us. If you need to reset your password, click here.
Having a problem logging in? Please visit this page to clear all LQ-related cookies.
Get a virtual cloud desktop with the Linux distro that you want in less than five minutes with Shells! With over 10 pre-installed distros to choose from, the worry-free installation life is here! Whether you are a digital nomad or just looking for flexibility, Shells can put your Linux machine on the device that you want to use.
Exclusive for LQ members, get up to 45% off per month. Click here for more info.
hi,
I used the modconf to install the module,
at first, it keeps giving me error, said failed to open config file /etc/modprobe.conf
Then I just went to that directory and touch a new empty file named modprobe.conf, and it works, I can install the module I need now.
After I choose the /kernel/drivers/char/agp/ agpgart and intel_agp,
I reboot, next time, it did give me a graphic desktop. wonderful
So I think now debian know my vedio card, but after I login, there is nothing on the screen, and the screen is kind of ambugious, I mean not normal. And I found my mouse works, the cross which represening the mouse moves fine. If I left click, it opens a small green window in which there are some options like debian : apps, programs and so on.
but as soon as I loose left button, it disappear. So I can't use it.
Also, I don't think the screen works fine.
what other config need I do before I can use it.
If I install a KDE or gnome, will them works?
"So I think now debian know my vedio card, but after I login, there is nothing on the screen, and the screen is kind of ambugious, I mean not normal. And I found my mouse works, the cross which represening the mouse moves fine. If I left click, it opens a small green window in which there are some options like debian : apps, programs and so on.
but as soon as I loose left button, it disappear. So I can't use it.
Also, I don't think the screen works fine.
what other config need I do before I can use it.
If I install a KDE or gnome, will them works?"
OK, we are getting somewhere. You haven't installed a wm yet, what you are seeing is a default wm called TWM (the window manager) that comes with the X-window-system by default.
Open a terminal, or a console (ctrl+alt F1, when you are thru, reboot)
type username/passwork, do a 'su', enter your root password, become root.
apt-get install icewm icewm-themes
logout/login or reboot if you don't want to go back to twm.
Back at xdm, type your username/password and you should be in icewm. This wm is easy to navigate, choose your favorite theme from the main menu.
See what else is not working right, after everything is OK, then you can bring
whatever bloated mess you want. The reason for this is that KDE/GNOME can bring
problems of their own, which you don't need right now, and somebody else will have to help you because i don't use neither of them.
Read the article Debian: Not just Another Pretty Face (parts 1 and 2) from the list of articles after this post. It will tell you how to configure things after the installation, like fonts, sound, printer, how to upgrade to sid, etc, it's a good read. Keep pluging, you are almost there.
Write down all the things you did in order to make your box works, because you will be re-installing, believe me, we all do/did.
Thank you so much for all the help.
In fact, I am new to Linux, but I do think it is a good try to install it by myself than just to use it. And my friends told me I might try redhat cause it is easier to install. But finally I chose Debian. I have learnt a lot since I began to install it though it is hard to start and took a lot of time.
Read ALL the articles on the list after my post, it SAVE YOU, a lot of headaches, and you will realize all the mistakes you did in the past, it's a rewarding experience.
LinuxQuestions.org is looking for people interested in writing
Editorials, Articles, Reviews, and more. If you'd like to contribute
content, let us know.