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Old 02-04-2004, 03:23 PM   #1
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How do I srart x in debian for the first time?

What is the command. I am sitting there just trying to start it and I dont remember the command. HELP!!!!
 
Old 02-04-2004, 03:25 PM   #2
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If you are at a command line prompt, why not startx?
 
Old 02-04-2004, 05:06 PM   #3
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didnt work...
 
Old 02-04-2004, 05:14 PM   #4
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startx is the normal command.. try

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Old 02-04-2004, 05:16 PM   #5
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didnt work. already tried it. I dont get it. I did a minimal install from the first iso image. im getting disappointed. I have used mandrake... and red hat. No problems. Now this.... ????
 
Old 02-04-2004, 05:18 PM   #6
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Not used debain myself, are you sure you installed the Xwindows enviroment ?
 
Old 02-04-2004, 05:21 PM   #7
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yep. it doesnt matter. im gonna try suse live eval.
 
  


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