xf86config not working

Cyric · 09-29-2004, 05:33 PM

I have just installed slackware 10, and I am trying to run the x config. I am logged in as root, and when I type xf86config, it gives me a command not found. Also, when I list, all I have is a Desktop directory, a txt file and a zip file, where are all my other directories?

xushi · 09-29-2004, 05:34 PM

i believe its "xorgcfg" or "xorgconfig"

Cyric · 09-29-2004, 05:36 PM

those dont work either

gbonvehi · 09-29-2004, 05:38 PM

try: /usr/X11R6/bin/xorgconfig or /usr/X11R6/bin/xorgsetup
If you're using su, try su - instead.

About the files, when you list in which directory?
pwd will tell you where you are. If you unfamiliar with linux tree, run mc

Cyric · 09-29-2004, 05:45 PM

I am in the /root directory, and I am new to this, what is su and mc?

gbonvehi · 09-29-2004, 05:46 PM

Well, I guess it's normal to have just a few files after installing..

What are you looking for?

I see, so you know nothing about console, try reading: http://www.slackware.com/book/
Scroll down to Using Slackware Linux

Cyric · 09-29-2004, 05:51 PM

All my previous experience with linux has been from using a server shell on a gaming server, so I am used to seeing all the directories I can cd to when I type ls. I dont see any of the usr, bin, etc. directories when I ls....just seemed like something was wrong when I couldnt see all those directories I am supposed to have, and I got the xorgconf working, thanks, now I just have to figure it out..

gbonvehi · 09-29-2004, 05:54 PM

You don't see /usr /bin /etc because you're at /root
If you do a cd .. you'll be at / type ls there and you'll see usr bin, etc

Cyric · 09-29-2004, 06:01 PM

Thank you very much, I feel so much better just seeing those!! lol