[LUAU] XF86 Config probs

[Chris Wong]

On Tue, 29 Dec 1998, HawaiiBuc wrote:

>   I still don't know where I'm going wrong.  I've read everything sent
> to me and tried various resolution/vert/hor settings as per my
> monitor's manual, but still can't get Xwindows working. Basically, it
> always fails at the same point.  After everything is configured, the
> XF86Setup program tries to call up the server to apply the settings.  
> The XF86_Ma64 server never gets that call.  I get a blue screen with a
> window in it which states that it's attempting to call up the server,
> after which I get another stating that the first attempt failed and
> it's going to attempt another time.  After that one fails also, I get
> the error message in the root window stating that there was no
> connection possible with the server.  I have all the appropriate *.rpm
> files loaded, but still can't even get to where vidtune kicks in.  
> This is really frustrating, and if anyone has the patience to deal
> with me and this problem, I could really use more help.

One... redirect startx's output to a file and email the file. I can't
solve the problem with just that.

Two... I've a feeling that your configured Window manager (whatever is
it... no Window Wars now) isn't running.

Correct me if I"m wrong at anyrate.

So... please send the output.