asked on

Beginner of Linux

Hello !!!
Now, I just get my Linux Operating System, it's from Debian. The question is: how can I install for my X-Window ??
All your response will be appreciated, Thanks !!
p/s: Step by Step will be better, thanks !

ASKER CERTIFIED SOLUTION

toneus

membership

This solution is only available to members.

To access this solution, you must be a member of Experts Exchange.

Start Free Trial

ahchong

ASKER

yes, I have tried with X or startx, but seem that nothing has happen (I am using Debian Linux). I don't know how to install the x-window, is it true that when we install for Debian Linux, it will install the x-window automatically ?

Magician

What you have to do for most Linux distributions is run "xf86config" or "XF86Setup" (both are case sensitive). These processes will configure your video setup for X Windows. You should just be able to run either one from any directory.

The difference between the two options is that xf86config is a text based script, while XF86Setup (not immediately available in all distributions) is graphics based.

After it is successfully configured (usually takes a few attempts for me), X Windows can be invoked with "startx".

Hope this helps.

ahchong

ASKER

Now I got a question, I have faced a program with startx and also xdm command. when I choose to use startx to enter x-window, it seem that got many error.... oppositely, if I choose xdm as my command to enter my x-window, it will not have any problem with it. what is the problem ?