On 2015-03-10, Joe <j...@jretrading.com> wrote: > On Tue, 10 Mar 2015 17:33:28 -0500 > Derek Jansen <derekcjan...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Openbox refuses to start after its installation. I get dropped into >> TTY1. Using startx works, but Debian will not automatically bring my >> to TTY7 for Openbox to start. >> >> I’ve installed xorg and openbox using apt-get build-dep first then >> apt-get install xorg openbox second. I finished with a reboot, but >> I’m about at my wits end. >> >> I’ve been looking around for about 4 hours on the Debian site and >> other forums, but they all seem to be missing a step that I’m not >> understanding. > > I could be wrong, but I think this is normal behaviour. Unless you > explicitly edit an init file, or install a display manager, I believe > you should get a console on boot. Many people who take the minimalist > route want to do exactly as you are involuntarily doing, using startx. >
Yes, installing a display manager is key. Choose from gdm3, lightdm, kdm, etc., ... -- Liam -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: https://lists.debian.org/slrnmfv316.dg8.liam.p.otoole@dipsy.tubbynet
