install question

[Richard A. Franklin]

Jeremy Turner wrote:

>On Mon, 2004-03-15 at 13:45, Richard A. Franklin wrote:
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>>packages, tried the xf86config routine ...
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>Try:
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># XFree86 -configure
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>This will attempt to auto-detect your mouse/kbd and video adaptor. 
>After running the command, it puts a XF86Config.new file in your /root
>directory, which you will need (or should) copy to
>/etc/X11/XF86Config-4.
>
>I have a Radeon 7500 and Debian works just fine.  You probably should
>use the 'radeon' or 'ati' module in the XF86Config-4 file.
>
>Jeremy
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Yes, ATI was the correct choice, as Jason C. pointed out earlier. Thanks 
to Chris B. (who applied his expertise to the task this last Tuesday at 
Foss) my Debian install is a success ... and I even had a quick apt 
tutorial.

I enjoyed fetching packages with apt while listening to mostly good 
natured political discussion. <mildly sardonic grin>.  The 
post-Installfest Denny's sit-in at 105th & Metcalf, while not as 
colorful or scary as the slightly North of the river Denny's, included a 
continuation of brilliant conversation, none of which will influence my 
vote in any way whatsoever, but damn fun anyway.

Back to LINUX IN A NUTSHELL  ;-) ... a desktop quick reference.

Peace,
Rick