Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2009 15:51:44 -0500 From: Andrew Gould <andrewlylegould@gmail.com> To: herbs <herbert.raimund@gmx.net> Cc: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Xorg - how can I configure this thing?? Message-ID: <d356c5630907091351o76e5bbd6m1032188430f96770@mail.gmail.com> In-Reply-To: <20090709202304.GA29940@greencat.langhans.com.pl> References: <20090709202304.GA29940@greencat.langhans.com.pl>
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On Thu, Jul 9, 2009 at 3:23 PM, herbs<herbert.raimund@gmx.net> wrote:
> Hi Daemons,
> I am stuck with a fresh installation, FreeBSD 7.2 with the usual X Server environment..
>
> Usually I invoke xorgconfig to set up the hardware I have, like mouse
> driver, monitor frequency, resolution and so on.
>
> The new X server 1.6.0 seems to have some sort of autoconfig. I compiled
> the /usr/ports/X11-wm/fluxbox - it installs the X Server with Fluxbox.
>
> Then I type startx.
>
> The twm windowmanager shows up, but accepts no input. Mousepointer
> stuck, no key input.
>
> I cannot even create a /etx/X11/xorg.conf file by invoking ./xorgconfig ..
>
> What am I doing wrong? Can anybody give me a hint in the right
> direction?
>
> Thanks!
> herb langhans
>
Herb,
1. Get to a terminal (ctl-alt-F2 should get you there).
2. Log in as root.
3. Execute: 'Xorg -config'
This command should probe your hardware and create a sample
xorg.conf file ("xorg.conf.new", I think) in root's home directory.
4. Using your favorite console-based editor, edit the new xorg.conf.new file.
In the "ServerLayout" section, add the following:
Option "AllowEmptyInput" "false"
5. Save the xorg.conf.new file to /etc/X11/xorg.conf
6. Make sure the following 2 lines are in /etc/rc.conf:
hald_enable="YES"
dbus_enable="YES"
7. Reboot the computer and test X.
Best of luck,
Andrew
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