startx command not found

Deelk · 04-07-2006, 10:05 AM

Hi,

I just installed debian.I used apt-get to install fluxbox.When you startup debian,you go inmidiatly to a black screen with some text,the terminal.There,when I type startx,it says command not found.How do I startx fluxbox then?

thanx in advance

Edit:
I have Debian Sarge

gmcmaster · 04-07-2006, 10:18 AM

Well firstly you need to install the X Packages. It doesn't sound as though you have.

Deelk · 04-07-2006, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmcmaster

Well firstly you need to install the X Packages. It doesn't sound as though you have.

And how do I do that?Sorry,I'm pretty new to linux and Debian

.Thanx for your effort.

Tons of Fun · 04-08-2006, 05:22 AM

as root, type:

apt-get install xserver-xfree86

Then follow the instructions as it goes through the setup.