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« on: 21 August 2002, 18:45 »
when i try to start X (startx) in FreeBSD it gives me the error:

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but the mouse works in the console. Any ideas how to fix this?
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« Reply #1 on: 21 August 2002, 18:54 »
Have you tried running XF86Config previously? If so, did you pick the correct mouse device?

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« Reply #2 on: 21 August 2002, 20:55 »
i did now. It doesnt have a problem with the mouse anymore. Now it gives me the error:
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any ideas how to fix this one?

[ August 21, 2002: Message edited by: Master of Reality / Bob ]

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« Reply #3 on: 22 August 2002, 07:21 »
if your using X 4.2.0,

type this as root

/usr/X11R6/bin/xf86cfg

it will automagically configure X for you
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« Reply #4 on: 23 August 2002, 05:10 »
new problem!
I did the config thing above. Got an error saying 24 bit resolution was too good for me. I edited XF85config and now i get a new error:
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this is probly because it doesnt know what my video card is. I have no clue what the hell my video card is. Maybe i will have to open up my computer and find out what it is.
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