Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 15:37:09 +0000 From: Chris.Smith@raytheon.co.uk To: ribone@vt.edu Cc: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: FreeBSD 3.2 Vanilla Install Question Message-ID: <00256871.0055DA4D.00@rslhub.raytheon.co.uk>
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hi, > Hi, I've recently installed FreeBSD and I've been struggling with a > couple of things, most notably my inability to get an Xserver > working for my Voodoo3 card. Ok - this could be a problem with 3.2. I got my voodoo 3 card just after FreeBSD 3.3 was released > I know xfree86 3.3.5 supports that > card, and i know there is a project out there that only distributes > their files in RPMS. There should be sources. this is not an easy option for new users. I would consider upping your FreeBSD version to 3.4 and using the XFree86 3.3.5 packages. This is probably the easiest solution on your part but unfortunately, not the cheapest. > I've tried installing RPM on my system, and I > can kludge it into working (kinda), but when I attempt to install > these files I get a message telling me that it doesn't recognize ELF > file formats. you need to run /stand/sysinstall and find the option to run in 'Linux compatibility mode'. This should sort anything out here. I think it's in configure/start-up. (I normally do yucky manual configs). > It tells me to use brandelf, which i do using the -t Linux > attribute... this doesn't work, though,.... i've tried finding suitable > documentation on this before posting a question to you, but i've > failed in that respect. you might also need up to date linux libraries as the ones you get appear to be RedHat 5.2 based - very old. > if you would happen to know of a way for me > to solve me problem and get x running it would be great. i > appreciate your time... I hope this helps to some degree. you might find out any more info at the following URL including sources (if you haven't been there already):- linux.3dfx.com Chris Smith Raytheon Systems Limited To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message
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