Linux newbie trying to get X Window...

[Javasnob]

Hi, I'm new to Linux, and I thought I'd give Debian a shot. I have some experience with Fedora, and I've read a few books on Linux, so that describes my knowledge base.

My "problem" is that I used the NetInstall version of Debian to install and it didn't install X! (At least to my knowledge) Is there a way to get X up and running without reinstalling?

Thank you very much in advance!

[soulbrothax831]

Does it get you to a CLI at least? If so, login and then type startx and see what that gives you.

[ToastedToad]

As root:

# apt-get install x-window-system

[Javasnob]

I did apt-get install x-window-system, but I think I screwed up during the configuration phase. I tried apt-get remove x-window-system, and then repeating the installation phase, but no good. How do I change the settings (I think the mouse setting is what I screwed up)?

Thanks again!

[a thing]

Not sure about this, but try dpkg-reconf x-window-system.

[ToastedToad]

It is:

# dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xfree86

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you may also want to install kde, gnome, etc. (whichever you want) instead of just X-windows. (very minimal) to do that, use:

 apt-get install gnome

... etc...

you can also use

aptitude

it's a curses based package manager (helps you find and install software)

hope this helps...

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[Gnux]

I did apt-get install x-window-system, but I think I screwed up during the configuration phase. I tried apt-get remove x-window-system, and then repeating the installation phase, but no good. How do I change the settings (I think the mouse setting is what I screwed up)?

Thanks again!

Lo
What mouse is it? Indeed I suppose u're in sarge so:

dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xfree86

Be careful about ur screen resolutions. If it doesn't work again take a look at /var/log/XFree86.log at the end of the file u must have the error and an explanation to solve the problem

[Javasnob]

I finally got X to work! It certainly was a gratifying feeling seeing twm come up...Thank you all very much!

But unfortunately...I still have questions...

First: How do you change screen resolutions in tvm? (The xterm window continues off the side of the screen, making it very hard to work)

Second: What script do you edit to change whether or not you want tvm to start on system startup?

Third: Which file specifies which window manager is used?

Fourth and finally: Once I get Gnome installed, how do I get that to startup and work?

Thanks for your patience and answers!

[ToastedToad]

You can use xdm, gdm, or kdm to manage your desktops. Just apt-get install whichever one you want to use. I like gdm, myself.