X 4.0.1 and Mandrake 7.2

[Zeram]

Ok maybe it's just me being dumb, but I can't seem to get Mandrake 7.2 to install XFree86 4.0.1 no matter what I do (no matter what install option I pick) it defaults to 3.3.6. Has anyone installed Mandrake 7.2 that can let me know what if there is anything I need to do to have it install 4.0.1? I hosed up my install so I need to reinstall tonight and I want to get 4.0.1 up and running so I can play Tux Racer!

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"I wrote 'it's raining men' or so the christmass babies tell me" --Dr. Evil

[SUOrangeman]

You *may* have to perform an "EXPERT" installation.

One of my video cards at home is not yet supported in 4.x, so the LM7.2 install automagically defaults to 3.3.6 even in expert mode without prompting. So, also verify that your video card is supported.

-SUO

[Zeram]

Ok, cool, thank you, I actually don't think I tried expert, I usualy do the custom install because I have a fair idea of what packages I want. I have a TNT2 card which is definitely supported... Hm, well thank you for the suggestion! In all the reviews of 7.2 I read people kept saying that it let them pick between 3.3.6 and 4.0.1 and it's really been furstrating me!

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"I wrote 'it's raining men' or so the christmass babies tell me" --Dr. Evil

[conman]

LM 7.2 during the install chooses whether to give you the option of 4.01 or not. It depends on whether there is support for your card or not (although it sounds like there should be in your case )

[Sheytan]

(my english realy sux http://www.linuxnewbie.org/ubb/frown.gif )

I have installed Mandrake 7.2 in expert mode
beacuse i want Xfree 4.0.1
but now i messages from deamons
in console mode that the servers can't connect to port 23 and more messages like that. how do i dissable them
My computer isn't connected to a network
but i have a network card



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[Avatar]

I tried using Mandrake's XFree86 4.0.1. I could install it, but couldn't figure out how to get it to take over. Finally I said screw it and installed it manually. Worked like a champ. http://www.linuxnewbie.org/ubb/smile.gif


Use DrakConf and edit your start up services to get rid of those messages. This time around, Expert mode is a real pain in the butt to get right.

[This message has been edited by Avatar (edited 09 November 2000).]

[SUOrangeman]

Key files:

/etc/X11/X (likely a link)

for 4.0.1, link points to /usr/X11R6/bin/XFree86

for 3.3.6, link points to /usr/X11R6/bin/XF(something else)

/etc/X11/XF86Config is config file for 3.3.6
/etc/X11/XF86Config-4 is config file for 4.0.1

XFdrake seems to update *both* config files when you change something.

*Carefully* change /etc/X11/X to link to the X server of choice.

-SUO

[rstebb]

*Carefully* change /etc/X11/X to link to the X server of choice.

Could someone explain to me how to do this. Please speak slowly I don't seem to be getting this very well. Exactly how is this done?

Thanks.

[Avatar]

Okay, this is the correct line to back up the old link and then change it over:

mv /etc/X11/X /etc/X11/X.old
ln -s /usr/X11R6/bin/XFree86 /etc/X11/X


That should switch you right over, and give you the option to switch back if you ever need to.