Where does xorgconfig go?
 

Could someone explain to me why when I log in as root immediately after boot up I can type "xorgconfig" and open xorgconfig, but if I change to another user and then change back to root, typing "xorgconfig" gives me a file not found message. Where does xorgconfig go?

IT is where it always is. If you log in as a user, then su to root, you still have the user's path. I would suggest you do some reading on linux to understand the concept. But for now when you su type "su -". That will give your root's path.

I get it. Seems strange to me that the path wouldn't change when you change user. I am now having the problem that I can't startx from my user. I'm off to search for an answer...

I see someone else on the board complaining of the same problem. You might piggy back on that thread. Did you do a full install?

Yes I did a full install. Should I not have?

That is just one of the common problems.

Are you logging in as your user name? then typing startx

type "locate startx" and list the results.

If you su from root to user, use 'su - <name>'
. Always use the '-'