X Windows won't start

[jamesnz]

I have a problem when trying to start xwindows. I am using slackware 7.1. At the command line, when I type in startx, it starts to load but I get an error [fbdevScreenInit: unable to set screen params (Invalid argument)] Does anyone know how to fix this error?

Thanks,
James Doherty/AFG

[veloctTX]

What are you running? 3.3.6 or 4.0.*. Post your XF86Config or XF86Config-4

[jamesnz]

I have absolutely no idea. I got the slackware cd from a friend of mine.

[Celtan]

You can get your X version by typing in the console:
X -version

... maybe you have to be in the dir /usr/X11R6/bin ...

[jamesnz]

Never fear! I have figured it out http://www.linuxnewbie.org/ubb/smile.gif I needed to run a program called xf86config. But now I am stuck with a problem where KDE won't run. I get an error to the effect of 'can't connect to x' I get this after typing in startkde. I have changed the linux desktop to kde from xwmconfig, But it just boots up in gnome.

James Doherty/AFG

[veloctTX]

Ok, all you do is create a file .xinitrc in your home directory and put in it the following:

startkde

That should do it. From the console type,

startx

and it should boot into KDE