> >Which means you din t do anything. In order to reinstall you need > >apt-get install --reinstall <package> >
I didn't know that..thanks. >> don't understand how editting it will allow me to startx. >> HAve I misunderstood something or missed some basic detail? > >This was unrelated to the fonts problem, you were genrally complaining >about the X installation. > Yes. The X installation sucks. As you originally suggested, trial and error with vi proved the best bet. Its working now. Thanks to all who took the time to help. >Michel. >
