On Die, 2002-02-05 at 10:19, T Hanlon wrote: > What are the steps I need to take to get X working?? > > What kernel modules are needed?
None for 2D, r128 for 3D. > What order do they need to be installed? The r128 module will be loaded by the X server if needed. > Supposing I have all the kernel modules in place then what packages are > needed? xserver-xfree86 and xlibmesa3 for 3D. > When I startx I get error no screens found. That's a generic error message which usually follows a more specific one. > Also should I be able to build a working X using "dpkg-reconfigure -plow > xfree86-xserver" Yes. Select the ati driver and enable use of the framebuffer device. > or will dexconf work? dexconf is the tool which writes out XF86Config-4 as configured with debconf. -- Earthling Michel Dänzer (MrCooper)/ Debian GNU/Linux (powerpc) developer XFree86 and DRI project member / CS student, Free Software enthusiast
