On (04/07/05 01:23), trevor hamel wrote: > i recently installed linux. when i finished the installer i as hoped to be > gretted with an OS with a display like windows.... what i gto was more like a > display of dos. can someone tell me how to get it to not be in command > prompt... because i didnt think that was what linux was.... thank you for te > help
run as root: aptitude install x-window-system-core kdm kdebase which should get you the start of a GUI system (if you'd prefer gnome: use gdm , gnome instead but as an ex windows user, kde may be more familiar) If you have trouble with the X (the window environment) post the errors to the list. Regards Clive -- www.clivemenzies.co.uk ... ...strategies for business -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
