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I was attempting to install my ATI drivers for debian, when i uninstalled them because i did something wrong. After i uninstalled them, i found out that I cannot get ...
  1. 03-02-2008 #1
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    xorg.conf got screwed

    I was attempting to install my ATI drivers for debian, when i uninstalled them because i did something wrong. After i uninstalled them, i found out that I cannot get KDE up. I also cannot connect to the internet to re-install them because for some weird reason i have to use knetworkmanager and the command line will not work.

    Is there a way to bring my GUI back up with out re-installing the OS because i no longer have the DVD's for debian.
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    Is there not a backup in /etc/X11 ?

    If not then run xorgconfig as root.
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    Try renaming the xorg.conf file temporarily to xorg.conf.old.

    Recent versions of xorg.conf actually don't require the file and should attempt to run even if only at Vesa mode. If this doesn't work post back but at least you will still have your xorg.conf.
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    how do i rename a file VIA command line?
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    You can use the cp or mv command.

    Go to a terminal and issue the following commands:

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cp /path/to/file /path/to/new_file_name
    You can use the mv (move) command if you don't want to use the cp (copy) command. Copy is the safer choice.
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    You can also boot your favorite LiveCD and copy the xorg.conf file from that, to your hard drive, of course you may need to edit it to your liking.
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