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Date:      Wed, 8 Dec 2004 12:43:08 -0500 (EST)
From:      Jerry McAllister <jerrymc@clunix.cl.msu.edu>
To:        leonmk@optonline.net (Leon)
Cc:        freebsd-questions@freebsd.org
Subject:   Re: configuration of "XFree86"
Message-ID:  <200412081743.iB8Hh9E09936@clunix.cl.msu.edu>
In-Reply-To: <001c01c4dd49$4f3b1640$a23db918@D1TWQX41> from "Leon" at Dec 08, 2004 12:14:00 PM

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> 
> Hi,
> I'm first time installing FreeBSD.
> I'm trying to configure X server.
> 
> 
> And I have a problem with configuring  of X server.
> 
> I use the instructions for installation and configuration.
> Which says: "use /stand/sysinstall"
> Take "Configure"
> Then pick "XFree86"
> 
> The problem is that I can't find "XFree86"; it's not there.
> So, how can I configure X server?
> 
> Can you send me a link,or instruction how can I do it?

I am presuming you are installing FreBSD 5.xxx.
You need to read the handbook, the release notes and some of 
the many postings on this list dealing with this subject.

XFree86 has been replaced by Xorg in version 5.xxx and beyond.

> 
> And the second question is the funny one.
> 
> How can I see help on the FreeBSD?
> I have tried "MAIN" but it did not work.
> What command should I use?

Try 'man man'

////jerry

> Thank you.
> Leon.
> _______________________________________________



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