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Subject: configuration of "XFree86"
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Leon writes:
 > 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"
 > 

Newer versions of FreeBSD (and Linux, and others) use X.Org instead of
XFree86. Use that. If you start from scratch, use the X developer (or
any other X) distro, and everything you'll need will be
installed. Once done with sysinstall, type xorgconfig to run the X.Org
setup tool (all from your root account).

In your user account, create a suitable .xinitrc file in your home
directory. One line like:

startkde

(if you install KDE) or

afterstep

(if you like it simple) should be enought. Then type "startx" to fire
up the X Window system.

 > 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?
 > 
 > 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?
 > 

Help is spelled "man" on Unix (and yes, it's case-sensitive). Type
"man man" to learn about it.

regards,
Markus

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