On Thu, Jul 9, 2009 at 3:23 PM, herbs<[email protected]> wrote:
> Hi Daemons,
> I am stuck with a fresh installation, FreeBSD 7.2 with the usual X Server
> environment..
>
> Usually I invoke xorgconfig to set up the hardware I have, like mouse
> driver, monitor frequency, resolution and so on.
>
> The new X server 1.6.0 seems to have some sort of autoconfig. I compiled
> the /usr/ports/X11-wm/fluxbox - it installs the X Server with Fluxbox.
>
> Then I type startx.
>
> The twm windowmanager shows up, but accepts no input. Mousepointer
> stuck, no key input.
>
> I cannot even create a /etx/X11/xorg.conf file by invoking ./xorgconfig ..
>
> What am I doing wrong? Can anybody give me a hint in the right
> direction?
>
> Thanks!
> herb langhans
>
Herb,
1. Get to a terminal (ctl-alt-F2 should get you there).
2. Log in as root.
3. Execute: 'Xorg -config'
This command should probe your hardware and create a sample
xorg.conf file ("xorg.conf.new", I think) in root's home directory.
4. Using your favorite console-based editor, edit the new xorg.conf.new file.
In the "ServerLayout" section, add the following:
Option "AllowEmptyInput" "false"
5. Save the xorg.conf.new file to /etc/X11/xorg.conf
6. Make sure the following 2 lines are in /etc/rc.conf:
hald_enable="YES"
dbus_enable="YES"
7. Reboot the computer and test X.
Best of luck,
Andrew
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