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From: "jan gestre" <freebsd.ph@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: installing FreeBSD 6.1
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On 7/21/06, gs_stoller@juno.com <gs_stoller@juno.com> wrote:
>
>         I installed  FreeBSD 6.1  expecting it to give me the maximum
> capability, but it didn't give me the  X windows  capability.  Was
> everything needed for it put together, but  X  was properly linked
> where it should be?  Is there a way that I can test for this (where
> should  X  be linked)?
>         I got several "error code 1" messages while installing it.
> What does this indicate (other that an error occurred)?  Can the
> message be made more informative?  If so, please do
>         There seems to be a later  FreeBSD 6.1  available, I will
> try to get and install it.
>
>
> although i haven't used X, i think during sysintall freebsd 6.1 gives you
the option to install a desktop version with X, correct me if i'm wrong. if
you are just after the desktop version is suggest you install pcbsd or
desktop bsd.