Pam.Lo

Hi Afte much research and consideration I finally decided to give Mandrake 10 a shot. After downloading the 3 packs I burnt them as image on CD and then reinstalled my notebook original config using my system utility. After that I started the install of Mandrake 10. During my original utility there was a partition created C and D. I wanted to use C as my windows and D as my linux. With over 16 GB of space in C I didn't figure I would have space problems, especially now when I'm on a learning curb. Installation went smoothly (or atleast I reckon it did). I followed some good manuals from iraqlug which helped me along the way. I installated a lot of applications on the way seeing that my system had enough (!!!) space to hold them. No Problem so far. But after install, and coming to prompt I was asked for my user and pass. So I supplied it and it logged in fine. But this is where the problem begins. I typed startx hoping to get to GUI version but then it gave me this error : hostnam : Unknown host Using authority file /root/.xauthority Writing authority file /root/.xauthority execve failed for /etc/x11/x (errno 13) xinit : server error now being a complete novice at this, I am perplexed and my dreams of logging on were shattered (put on hold) until tonight when I go back home and try something which hopefully you guys can suggest. This is the exact config of my system http://tcpipinfo.org/frvinfo.php any help provided is appreciated Thank you Pam

Originally posted by nebulus: Quote: Quote: When, in the console, I go to /etc/X11/XF86Config-4 I can't get in cause its says permission denied. When you say you go to [tt]/etc/X11/XF86Config-4[/tt].. eh.. what do you exactly mean? Because [tt]XF86Config-4[/tt] is a file. Anyway, if it is a permission problem, just [tt]su[/tt] to root and you should be ok. i tried opening the file to edit it in the console. Cause I was going to revert the original configurations. But it said I didn't have permissions. I went in as root, so I didn't see the need of using the su command. Also thanks Dan again, I'll try the mousedrake command and see if this works. Thanks Pam

hi Thank dan and danleff. I sorted it out, yes it was video card. I just reinstalled, was more careful this time round, followed the instructions to the tee and it worked. But I've cooked myself another problem now. I was trying to edit my XF86Config file, cause that would allow me to install the mouse scroll wheel I had on my logitch mouse. Unfortunately it seems to have messed up the system and now the GNOME is not starting. When, in the console, I go to /etc/X11/XF86Config-4 I can't get in cause its says permission denied. I have tried as a user, and as a host...but am so far unsuccessful. If some one can tell me how to get past this, I'd be grateful. Also how to install the wheel the proper way :-)