[sclug] HELP X Mandrake 9.1

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tOn Mon, 2 Jun 2003, Scott Rixon wrote:

> Log in as 'root' or a user and the same thing.. Starts loading X mouse
> appears.. Screen then flicks like it is changing res and drops back to
> the command prompt with the same errors.

What happens if you just run 'X' from a virtual terminal? You /should/ get
the standard X crosshatch pattern on the root window and a pointer.

Doing so won't attempt to start any kind of window manager or desktop
environment, so if it doesn't quit due to some error, you'll need to kill it
using CTRL-ALT-BACKSPACE (not delete!)

> Scott

Best Regards,
Alex.
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