No GUI in Mandrake 7.2 installation

[Lee]

Under the impression that Linux doesn't support 24 bit color.



Glenn Williams wrote:
> 
> On Saturday 30 March 2002 04:17 pm, you wrote:
> > On Saturday 30 March 2002 02:51 pm, Glenn Williams wrote:
> > <snip>
> >
> > Do yourself a big favour and download and install Xfree86 4.2. Then
> > run the X setup and all will be just fine.
> 
> Ted, Collins and Chris:
> 
> All good suggestions.  Thanks very much.
> 
> I can download XFree86 4.2 and install it, and give the video card
> another chance.  This is probably the best course to follow.
> 
> After examining /etc/X11/XF86Config-4, I think I could edit that sucker
> and come a helluva lot closer than the install program did, just by
> substituting the specs from my monitor manual.  I know the video card
> and monitor both support 800x600, 24 bit color SVGA non-interlaced, 72
> Hz mode.
> 
> But XFree86 4.2 is the surest fix.
> 
> Keeping a copy of XF86Config after a successful shakedown, is an
> excellent idea.
> 
> Thanks, all.
> 
> 73 de Glenn
> 
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