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Old 09-26-2003, 09:57 PM   #1
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user xf86 problems

I created a new user for my personal use, but when i startx logged in as the user, it just hangs.
 
Old 09-28-2003, 12:28 PM   #2
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Might be your /etc/X11/XF86Config file. If it is not configured correctly, it will stop XFree from starting. I believe there is an XF86Config-vesa file. Try moving that to XF86Config-4 and test it. If you have a VESA compatible video card...should work.
 
Old 09-29-2003, 12:57 AM   #3
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great stuff! THanks gtsanders!
 
  


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