Slackware 7.1 And XFree86 4.0.1

[Mikenell]

I downloaded the slackware packages for XFree86 4.0.1 from linuxmafia.org and used pkgtool to install them. As far as I know they installed correctly but when I restarted and ran startx it gave an error but it reported the X version as 4.0.1 I thought I just had to configure it so I ran dexter but it said bad command or file name but XF86Setup ran and gave an error. Am I using the right config command? Has anyone successfully installed XF86 4.0.1 in Slack7.1? Did you have these problems?
Thanks
Mikenell

[bdl]

Did you...

1)"uninstall" the original X3.3.6 packages beforehand?

2) Run xf86config or XF86Setup again to re-configure X and create a new /etc/XF86Config file?

3) Read the (somewhat confusing) documentation on X4.0.x and make sure your card is supported as well as understanding the differences between the current X and previous (3.3.x) versions?

[Mikenell]

No I didn't I was told it would do it for me, but anyway xf86config did it and I now have a working XFree86 4.0.1!
Thanks
Mikenell