Hello i have installed Mandrake on my other pc and when i first booted i had to do the "first config" thingo and then it just went into a wallpaper with blue and a wave up the top and a wave down the bottom

like its not a wave as in beach i mean wave as in curve...

i can boot up but i cant open any programs.. its my first time with nix and all i install it, then when it says remove disks and restart then i do that and it comes up with first time configuration and i choose my desktop and all and no mail client then in says finish, i click finish it loads into this "wall paper" screen and just will flicker with white boxes appearing then disappearing and the start bar appears for like 2 seconds then goes..
lemme go make this image now..lol

Its slightly different to the image, like the colors arnt the same, size is different, but its shades of blue and yeah, looks similar.. i dunno wat to do i dunno if this is a "special Screen"?

i can open it up in text mode like the
Localhost login:
password:
the sumthing like [benjamin 2 localhost]$
or sumthing but i dont no n e other commands other than startx

well the wall paper changed to a just plain blue bg and a dialogue box has appeared reading

"Could Not Start Process: Unable to Create io-slave: Too Many Open Files" well is there a way i can close some files down or sumthing, well i just figurerd i can right mouse button, but i cant open the desktop config

I am unsure of my Moniter Model, My Graphic Card Size, and wat the graphics card (brand, name, model?)

Im Trying To Run Mandrake 9.1

PLEASE HELP


SO IF ANYONE WOULD LIKE TO HELP ME INSTALL MANDRAKE 9.1 PLEASE REPLY, PM, OR ADD ME TO AIM/MSN
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Not sure what the problem is but if you could find out anything about your graphics card it would help a lot. Another thing to do is post the contents of your XF86Config file here. To do that do this:
1. Log into 'text mode'. This is called the command line.
2. Type this exactly 'cp /etc/X11/XF86Config ~' Linux is case-sensitive so make sure the X's are capitalized as well as whatever else needs to be. The ~ is a tilde and is right next to the '1' on your keyboard.
3. Now mount a floppy disk. Type, as root, 'mount -t auto /dev/fd0 /mnt/floppy'.
4. Now copy XF86Config to the floppy: 'cp XF86Config /mnt/floppy'
5. Unmount the floppy: 'umount /mnt/floppy'
6. Now look at XF86Config in Windows using Notepad or some other editor and post the contents here.

If /mnt/floppy doesn't work then type 'ls -l /mnt/' and if you see anything that looks like floppy you can substitue that for /mnt/floppy.

sorry it wouldnt let me cp to the floppy it was asing if i wanted to overite the XF86Config.. well maybe it would be better if i get help installing, or go through a guide or something,cause i just dont know wat to do..

Did it let you mount the floppy? If so have you tried looking at the floppy in Windows? I'm guessing you copied XF86Config over to the floppy correctly and maybe tried copying it again.

nope didnt, work it asked me to format floppy and stuff.. this is hard.. if i had a guide/helper to help me reinstall it that would be better..

I understand. Linux does have a high learning curve, but if you stick with it you find it feels really natural eventually. What you might want to do is try switching distros. I would recommend Slackware but that can be tough for a beginning Linux user. Maybe try Fedora or SUSE. You could also checkout CollegeLinux. I've never used it but it's Slackware based and tries to do more automatic hardware detection that Slackware.

i cant afford to change, dad got this copy from work..

If you have a broadband connection it is feasible to download the ISOs. They are provided for free on Fedora's and Slackware's sites. SUSE takes a different approach and offers a free install over ftp. If downloading is still not an option then I guess trying a reinstall is the best. When you installed Mandrake the first time did you install everything? That's probably the best way for a beginning Linux user. After you get more comfortable you can see what packages you don't use and remove them. It's been awhile since I've used Mandrake so unfortunately I won't be of much help guiding you through the install but I can try. Just make sure you read everything during the install as that can give you clues as to what to do. Unfortunately installation is still a hard spot for Linux beginners; it's getting better but it still has a way to go. I can only reiterate: take it slow during the install, read everything, and install everything. If you have any questions during the install just post them here.

ok im off to reinstall..got nothing else to do my other pc has packed up so i am using my brothers..

hey im back the installation finished, i went through first config and stuff agian this tiem setting up mail server.. it then done its think then a like clipboard icon really small like 16by16 pixles come up down the right corner and then redisapeard i found out some stuff about me graphics card

Trio64 v2 /GX Q5E3EE

umm ill try to do that disk mountin thing..

# File generated by XFdrake.

# **********************************************************************
# Refer to the XF86Config man page for details about the format of
# this file.
# **********************************************************************

Section "Files"
# Multiple FontPath entries are allowed (they are concatenated together)
# By default, Mandrake 6.0 and later now use a font server independent of
# the X server to render fonts.
FontPath "unix/:-1"
EndSection

Section "ServerFlags"
#DontZap # disable <Crtl><Alt><BS> (server abort)
AllowMouseOpenFail # allows the server to start up even if the mouse doesn't work
#DontZoom # disable <Crtl><Alt><KP_+>/<KP_-> (resolution switching)
EndSection

Section "Keyboard"
Protocol "Standard"
XkbModel "pc105"
XkbLayout "us"
XkbCompat ""
XkbOptions ""
EndSection

Section "Pointer"
Protocol "PS/2"
Device "/dev/psaux"
Emulate3Buttons
Emulate3Timeout 50
EndSection

Section "Monitor"
Identifier "monitor1"
VendorName "Plug'n Play"
ModelName "Dell D1025TM"
HorizSync 30-85
VertRefresh 50-120

# Sony Vaio C1(X,XS,VE,VN)?
# 1024x480 @ 85.6 Hz, 48 kHz hsync
ModeLine "1024x480" 65.00 1024 1032 1176 1344 480 488 494 563 -hsync -vsync

# TV fullscreen mode or DVD fullscreen output.
# 768x576 @ 79 Hz, 50 kHz hsync
ModeLine "768x576" 50.00 768 832 846 1000 576 590 595 630

# 768x576 @ 100 Hz, 61.6 kHz hsync
ModeLine "768x576" 63.07 768 800 960 1024 576 578 590 616

# This is a set of standard mode timings. Modes that are out of monitor spec
# are automatically deleted by the server (provided the HorizSync and
# VertRefresh lines are correct), so there's no immediate need to
# delete mode timings (unless particular mode timings don't work on your
# monitor). With these modes, the best standard mode that your monitor
# and video card can support for a given resolution is automatically
# used.

# 640x400 @ 70 Hz, 31.5 kHz hsync
ModeLine "640x400" 25.175 640 664 760 800 400 409 411 450

# 640x480 @ 60 Hz, 31.5 kHz hsync
ModeLine "640x480" 25.175 640 664 760 800 480 491 493 525

# 800x600 @ 56 Hz, 35.15 kHz hsync
ModeLine "800x600" 36 800 824 896 1024 600 601 603 625

# 1024x768 @ 87 Hz interlaced, 35.5 kHz hsync
ModeLine "1024x768" 44.9 1024 1048 1208 1264 768 776 784 817 Interlace

# 640x400 @ 85 Hz, 37.86 kHz hsync
ModeLine "640x400" 31.5 640 672 736 832 400 401 404 445 -HSync +VSync

# 640x480 @ 75 Hz, 37.50 kHz hsync
ModeLine "640x480" 31.5 640 656 720 840 480 481 484 500 -HSync -VSync

# 800x600 @ 60 Hz, 37.8 kHz hsync
ModeLine "800x600" 40 800 840 968 1056 600 601 605 628 +hsync +vsync

# 640x480 @ 85 Hz, 43.27 kHz hsync
ModeLine "640x480" 36 640 696 752 832 480 481 484 509 -HSync -VSync

# 1152x864 @ 89 Hz interlaced, 44 kHz hsync
ModeLine "1152x864" 65 1152 1168 1384 1480 864 865 875 985 Interlace

# 800x600 @ 72 Hz, 48.0 kHz hsync
ModeLine "800x600" 50 800 856 976 1040 600 637 643 666 +hsync +vsync

# 1024x768 @ 60 Hz, 48.4 kHz hsync
ModeLine "1024x768" 65 1024 1032 1176 1344 768 771 777 806 -hsync -vsync

# 640x480 @ 100 Hz, 53.01 kHz hsync
ModeLine "640x480" 45.8 640 672 768 864 480 488 494 530 -HSync -VSync

# 1152x864 @ 60 Hz, 53.5 kHz hsync
ModeLine "1152x864" 89.9 1152 1216 1472 1680 864 868 876 892 -HSync -VSync

# 800x600 @ 85 Hz, 55.84 kHz hsync
ModeLine "800x600" 60.75 800 864 928 1088 600 616 621 657 -HSync -VSync

# 1024x768 @ 70 Hz, 56.5 kHz hsync
ModeLine "1024x768" 75 1024 1048 1184 1328 768 771 777 806 -hsync -vsync

# 1280x1024 @ 87 Hz interlaced, 51 kHz hsync
ModeLine "1280x1024" 80 1280 1296 1512 1568 1024 1025 1037 1165 Interlace

# 800x600 @ 100 Hz, 64.02 kHz hsync
ModeLine "800x600" 69.65 800 864 928 1088 600 604 610 640 -HSync -VSync

# 1024x768 @ 76 Hz, 62.5 kHz hsync
ModeLine "1024x768" 85 1024 1032 1152 1360 768 784 787 823

# 1152x864 @ 70 Hz, 62.4 kHz hsync
ModeLine "1152x864" 92 1152 1208 1368 1474 864 865 875 895

# 1280x1024 @ 61 Hz, 64.2 kHz hsync
ModeLine "1280x1024" 110 1280 1328 1512 1712 1024 1025 1028 1054

# 1400x1050 @ 60 Hz, 65.5 kHz
ModeLine "1400x1050" 122.0 1400 1488 1640 1880 1050 1052 1064 1082 +HSync +VSync

# 1024x768 @ 85 Hz, 70.24 kHz hsync
ModeLine "1024x768" 98.9 1024 1056 1216 1408 768 782 788 822 -HSync -VSync

# 1152x864 @ 78 Hz, 70.8 kHz hsync
ModeLine "1152x864" 110 1152 1240 1324 1552 864 864 876 908

# 1280x1024 @ 70 Hz, 74.59 kHz hsync
ModeLine "1280x1024" 126.5 1280 1312 1472 1696 1024 1032 1040 1068 -HSync -VSync

# 1600x1200 @ 60Hz, 75.00 kHz hsync
ModeLine "1600x1200" 162 1600 1664 1856 2160 1200 1201 1204 1250 +HSync +VSync

# 1152x864 @ 84 Hz, 76.0 kHz hsync
ModeLine "1152x864" 135 1152 1464 1592 1776 864 864 876 908

# 1280x1024 @ 75 Hz, 79.98 kHz hsync
ModeLine "1280x1024" 135 1280 1296 1440 1688 1024 1025 1028 1066 +HSync +VSync

# 1024x768 @ 100Hz, 80.21 kHz hsync
ModeLine "1024x768" 115.5 1024 1056 1248 1440 768 771 781 802 -HSync -VSync

# 1400x1050 @ 75 Hz, 82.2 kHz hsync
ModeLine "1400x1050" 155.8 1400 1464 1784 1912 1050 1052 1064 1090 +HSync +VSync

# 1600x1200 @ 70 Hz, 87.50 kHz hsync
ModeLine "1600x1200" 189 1600 1664 1856 2160 1200 1201 1204 1250 -HSync -VSync

# 1152x864 @ 100 Hz, 89.62 kHz hsync
ModeLine "1152x864" 137.65 1152 1184 1312 1536 864 866 885 902 -HSync -VSync

# 1280x1024 @ 85 Hz, 91.15 kHz hsync
ModeLine "1280x1024" 157.5 1280 1344 1504 1728 1024 1025 1028 1072 +HSync +VSync

# 1600x1200 @ 75 Hz, 93.75 kHz hsync
ModeLine "1600x1200" 202.5 1600 1664 1856 2160 1200 1201 1204 1250 +HSync +VSync

# 1600x1200 @ 85 Hz, 105.77 kHz hsync
ModeLine "1600x1200" 220 1600 1616 1808 2080 1200 1204 1207 1244 +HSync +VSync

# 1600x1200 @ 85 Hz, 106.3 kHz hsync
ModeLine "1600x1200" 229.5 1600 1664 1856 2160 1200 1201 1204 1250 +HSync +VSync

# 1280x1024 @ 100 Hz, 107.16 kHz hsync
ModeLine "1280x1024" 181.75 1280 1312 1440 1696 1024 1031 1046 1072 -HSync -VSync

# 1800x1440 @ 64Hz, 96.15 kHz hsync
ModeLine "1800X1440" 230 1800 1896 2088 2392 1440 1441 1444 1490 +HSync +VSync

# 1800x1440 @ 70Hz, 104.52 kHz hsync
ModeLine "1800X1440" 250 1800 1896 2088 2392 1440 1441 1444 1490 +HSync +VSync

# 1920x1440 @ 60 Hz, 90.0 kHz hsync
ModeLine "1920x1440" 234.0 1920 2048 2256 2600 1440 1441 1444 1500 -HSync +VSync

# 1920x1440 @ 75 Hz, 112.5kHz hsync
ModeLine "1920x1440" 297.0 1920 2064 2288 2640 1440 1441 1444 1500 -HSync +VSync

# 512x384 @ 78 Hz, 31.50 kHz hsync
ModeLine "512x384" 20.160 512 528 592 640 384 385 388 404 -HSync -VSync

# 512x384 @ 85 Hz, 34.38 kHz hsync
ModeLine "512x384" 22 512 528 592 640 384 385 388 404 -HSync -VSync

# Low-res Doublescan modes
# If your chipset does not support doublescan, you get a 'squashed'
# resolution like 320x400.

# 320x200 @ 70 Hz, 31.5 kHz hsync, 8:5 aspect ratio
ModeLine "320x200" 12.588 320 336 384 400 200 204 205 225 Doublescan

# 320x240 @ 60 Hz, 31.5 kHz hsync, 4:3 aspect ratio
ModeLine "320x240" 12.588 320 336 384 400 240 245 246 262 Doublescan

# 320x240 @ 72 Hz, 36.5 kHz hsync
ModeLine "320x240" 15.750 320 336 384 400 240 244 246 262 Doublescan

# 400x300 @ 56 Hz, 35.2 kHz hsync, 4:3 aspect ratio
ModeLine "400x300" 18 400 416 448 512 300 301 302 312 Doublescan

# 400x300 @ 60 Hz, 37.8 kHz hsync
ModeLine "400x300" 20 400 416 480 528 300 301 303 314 Doublescan

# 400x300 @ 72 Hz, 48.0 kHz hsync
ModeLine "400x300" 25 400 424 488 520 300 319 322 333 Doublescan

# 480x300 @ 56 Hz, 35.2 kHz hsync, 8:5 aspect ratio
ModeLine "480x300" 21.656 480 496 536 616 300 301 302 312 Doublescan

# 480x300 @ 60 Hz, 37.8 kHz hsync
ModeLine "480x300" 23.890 480 496 576 632 300 301 303 314 Doublescan

# 480x300 @ 63 Hz, 39.6 kHz hsync
ModeLine "480x300" 25 480 496 576 632 300 301 303 314 Doublescan

# 480x300 @ 72 Hz, 48.0 kHz hsync
ModeLine "480x300" 29.952 480 504 584 624 300 319 322 333 Doublescan
EndSection

Section "Device"
Identifier "device1"
BoardName "S3 Trio64V2/GX (generic)"
VideoRam 2048
Option "power_saver"
EndSection

Section "Screen"
Driver "accel"
Device "device1"
Monitor "monitor1"
DefaultColorDepth 24

Subsection "Display"
Depth 8
Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubsection

Subsection "Display"
Depth 15
Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubsection

Subsection "Display"
Depth 16
Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubsection

Subsection "Display"
Depth 24
Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubsection

Subsection "Display"
Depth 32
Modes "1024x768" "800x600" "640x480"
EndSubsection
EndSection

By the sound of it. It sounds you have graphics but different problem. Almost like a permission problem with your home directory. Did you try logging into root to see if the same thing happens? If it dosn't respond back and I'll tell you how to fix that. If it does let's take the next step. Don't switch distros because of one little snag. If you were to switch distros evey time you ran into a little snag you'll never get to know the joys of running Linux

ok then lol, umm to login as root i press ctrl+alt+bksp? yes well did that logged in at thats wat made the 2 little icons apear in the corner.. Like a clipboard with a k.. and a spread sheet type thing, tiny 16 by 16 icons- -NO start bar.. or other icons..

So your loggin into root to begen with uh? root is setup to be limited with no desktop icons and no easy way to put them their. Log out and log into a users account what do you get then?

start bar flashed a few times, white boxes flashed and then no icons apeard..

Blue background with a to cuvers up top and bottom