Need help with installing KDE

[MacPC]

Hi,

I have just installed Debian from the two Dvds I make with the iso.

When I reboot it, Iget the CLI. I am not sure if KDE is already installed, if so how do I get it to work?

I uesd dpkg -l | grep -i kde, looks like some kde related files are already there.

I also used apt-get install x-window-system kde kdm, when I tried to start using startx and startkde, niether of them work?

What am I doing wrong here?

Thanks.

MacPC

[Maurizio1230]

I had same problem like you. I think Server X (Xorg) isn't installed on your computer. Try to run this command

apt-get install xserver-xfree86 xbase-clients xfonts-base xfonts-100dpi xfonts-75dpi xutils

Then run this command startx (if before you installed gnome or kde)

[MacPC]

Thnaks for the reply.

I installed all the files you mentioned. At the CLI, I typed in startx, the screen turned black and flicker for a moment, the I got a bunch text at the last line it says:

X10 fatal 10 error 104. (Connection reset by peer) on X server ":0 :0"

What peer? What does that mean? Does yours do the same thing?

This Linux thing is a real pain in the butt, I used Ubuntu before and from the experience, I think same in xserver config file needs to be modified.

MacPC.

[Maurizio1230]

I used ubuntu (with kde) before too. peer?? I don't know

[MacPC]

Happy new year.

I just found out that the error msg has to do with the onboard video. I wonder why tho, I run Ubuntu on the same machine without problem. (Well, it did take a bit configuration on the xorg.conf to get it to work. argh!) I think the whole Linux thing is invented by the founder of Hair Club for Men.

MacPC

[soccercisco]

I think the whole Linux thing is invented by the founder of Hair Club for Men.

There are plenty other OSs to meet your expectations.

Ubuntu is a newbie-oriented distro whereas Debian is for people who know what they are doing (i.e., with previous Linux experience). The beauty of Linux--in general--is that you are not stuck with anything, it gives you the opportunity to discover pros/cons of "different OSs." (using this term lightly)

Just FYI, Linux (kernel) and Debian (distribution using the linux kernel) are separate, but related concepts. For more info:

http://www.linux.org/lessons/beginner/l1/lesson1a.html

Cheers,

[soccercisco]

Additionally,

If you specify your hardware and issues we'll be glad to help getting you up and running.

[MacPC]

Yea, I guess I am not in the possition to critize as I am still newbie to he Linux thing, just frustrated.

Well, the machine a old eMachine, eTower 466is , my play machine which survived countless torture tests. I know the machine is still good because the other HD that was hooked on to it, which is a triple boot drive has Win2K, WinXP as well as Ubuntu, works great. It has an ATI 3D Rage Pro AGP 1X/2X onboard video. 256M PC100 RAM. Hmm, that 's about it. I am hoping to post the XF86Config file here but still trying to figure how to do it from CLI. What would you suggest?

Thanks.

MacPC.

[soccercisco]

Yep, it's gonna require a bit of patience. Ubuntu is great for getting started, though, Debian is more powerful (thus it requires a bit of previous experience).

Glad you're giving it a shot though!!

Ok, now time to get serious:

Currently 2 different projects are handling the implementation of the X-Window-System:
-X.Org (new and gaining popularity)
-XFree86 Project (been around for a while)

You need either one of these libraries for running your Desktop Environment (Gnome/KDE/etc...).

Your video card seems fairly new (256MB), and the drivers might not be included in these libraries. So we need to do some work. I want to add that Debian is moving away from XFree86 to XOrg.

To help you further I need to know exactly what problems you are having. As I said you probably have everything installed and ready to go, but are just having issues with the driver for the "fancy schmancy" Video Card.

And so, I need you to tell me what errors you get when you type satrtx. Secondly, do you have access to the drive from Ubuntu (can you see the partitions/files from ubuntu?).

Cheers,

[craigevil]

As root try running dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg and choosing vesa that should enable you to login . The drivers for your card will probably still need to be installed.