On Thu, Jul 24, 2003 at 04:45:22PM -0400, Robert wrote: > I've been messing around with the installion of Freebsd and think I've got > it after a few tries (I think). I'm at the "username #" command line. It > also says "I got mail". But now I'm so lost. I've downloaded Doc's, > handbooks and other information but I don't know where to go next. If anyone > could give me a few pointers, it's would be greatly appreciated!
Dont feel bad. 5 years ago I asked the same question. If you have the internet set up on the machine, Here is what I would suggest. Login as root: #xf86config If that does not work then #cd /usr/ports/x11/XFree86-4 #make install clean When that finishes, or the first worked, answer the questions, the mouse will be /dev/sysmouse, and then do a #startx If that worked, then login as your user, adn run the %startx And now you have X setup and running, next you can decide on what windowmanager to use: http://www.plig.org/xwinman/ And then you can install the one you like. I would suggest KDE or GNOME for a new user. -- Bob Bomar [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----------------------------- FreeBSD: The Power to Serve http://www.freebsd.org
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