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I just installed Slackintosh 11.0 (PowerPC port of Slackware). When I start it, it is in text mode. How do I start KDE? Or any other window manager... Furthermore, how ...
  1. 07-04-2007 #1
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    Question How do I start KDE?

    I just installed Slackintosh 11.0 (PowerPC port of Slackware). When I start it, it is in text mode. How do I start KDE? Or any other window manager...

    Furthermore, how do I get it to start up by default every time the system boots?

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    Furthermore, how do I get it to start up by default every time the system boots?
    Good question

    I just installed Slackintosh 11.0 (PowerPC port of Slackware). When I start it, it is in text mode. How do I start KDE? Or any other window manager...
    I type 'telinit 4', but others like 'startx'.
    Can't tell an OS by it's GUI
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    Okay, I got the message that it is trying to start the X11 session manager. How long is it suposed to take? I know this is not a slow computer...
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    How long took it?

    I dunno much about Slackintosh, but it should not take very long... even on older computers.
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    It was taking forever, so I gave up and tried to use startx. Then the screen went black, then back to the console and gave me the error "no screen" and "no driver".
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    you have to edit /etc/X11/xorg.conf file and set correct Resolution/Refresh rates. i dont know about any command utility that automates this process.
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    Question What about xorg?

    OK, got KDE started. But how to I change the resolution in xorg.conf? I need much better than it currently is. It seems like 640 x 480. I need something like 2048 x 1536, or at least 1600 x 1200. Also, I need the refresh rate to be like 85 Hz. Can anyone Describe to me how to edit the file so that I can achieve this?

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    open /etc/X11/xorg.conf file in your favorite editor ( nano. pico or vi ).
    add new Modes in Mode lines and set Correct/Supported Refresh rates ( HorizSync and VertRefresh ) under Monitor Section.
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