Slackware & startx

[MandK_10]

I tried to do a search on this and found nothing.

I installed Slackware 8.0. I did a full install just for ease. Everything went well untill I rebooted.

It booted to a text based login. I logged in as root. Typed startX. It tried to start then errored out. It said there were no devices found. I am at work and forgot to bring the paper that has the exact error on it but I am hopping that this is enough info for somebody to help me.

I am sure it is an easy configuration problem.

Mike

[jbstew32]

type xf86cfg (it probably wont work tho)...in that case run xf86config or if you have the old XFree86 3.3.6 servers installed, run XF86Setup

you have to setup X before you can use it :)

[MandK_10]

Thank you. I will try this tomorrow morning and post whether it worked or not.

Mike

[jbstew32]

it will work, but that is dependant on whether you put the correct settings in. You will need to know things like your monitors horozontal and vertical refresh rates

[bdl]

Yeah, Slack is one of the installs that doesnt configure X for you. Whatcha want to do is run the command (as root):

prompt# /usr/X11R6/bin/XFree86 -configure

X 4.x.x will probe the chipset and your display, giving you a nice *almost* completely pre-configured XF86Config.new file in the /root directory (root's home). Just edit the file, add some modelines, double check it for errors and try it out:

prompt# /usr/X11R6/bin/XFree86 -xf86config /root/XF86Config.new

If all goes well you should see the traditional mesh screen with the X cursor. Hit CTRL-ALT-BACKSPACE to get out, copy the file over to /etc/X11/XF86Config-4 and you're set. The reason I choose this method over running xf86cfg or another script is the fact that the card and display is autoprobed, in my experience it always works and saves a couple of steps. Luck!

[Laslo7]

You know I have this same problem. I did the X -Configure and it does it all for you except for my mouse. I have an Intellimouse explorer USB. I am using the imps/2 driver. If anybody is using Slack 8 and a USB mouse would you please post your config file here.

[evulish]

Well, IMPS/2 isn't going to do much with a USB mouse. I think theres a HOWTO on this site somewhere about USB mousies. Not sure though...

[Danger Fan]

oohhhh,ooohhhh,

you have to add a file called .xinitrc to your ~ directory, and in it put "exec gnome-session" (without quotes), or whatever you use as a windows manager before it will work.

:cool: I helped out :cool:

[jbstew32]

actually you do use imps/2 for a usb mouse :)

but thats only if it has a scroll wheel. I had a logitech iFeel mouse (USB) going in linux using the imps/2. The trick is that you have to change your device. Normally when you use a mice you set it up to be /dev/psaux (or some ppl even use /dev/mouse) but that has to be changed to match the usb device. I did it a while back and I actually had to upgrade to a test 2.4 kernel and make my own devices in /dev (but things have sinced improved)

For me my usb mouse ended up being /dev/input/mice. I suggest you go into your /dev and do an ls *usb* and see if you get some devices that make sense, maybe a usb0 or something. then do a cat /dev/usb0 (or whatever it is) and then move your mouse around. If you get a bunch of garbage on the screen, youve found it. if nothing happens, keep trying. You may even see if you have an input folder.

sorry but its been a whole since i have done that, but its definitely possible.

[MandK_10]

OK great stuff guys. I got KDE to start, even though I specified in setup that I wanted to start with Gnome. That is not the problem though.
I have a Microsoft IntelliMouse 1.2A scroll mouse. I chose MS itellimouse in the xf86config, and chose the default /dev/mouse for the device. Unfortunately, the mouse does not work. it moves spazmatically around the top of the screen.

Please help, I really want to see what all the stink is about Slack.

Mike

[dgcartel]

where it says /dev/mouse ---- remove that and put in /dev/input/mice ... also use IMPS/2 for protocol. good luck :D

[MandK_10]

I am at work now so I cannot try this out yet. You say to use the IMPS/2 protocol...where do I chose this? I saw a PS/2 option, I this what you mean?

[jbstew32]

edit your /etc/X11/XF86Config

go down to the pointer section and you will see about 5 lines about a mouse. Its in there, and its real obvious. You will see "ps/2" in parenthesis, just make in IMPS/2. and where it says /dev/mouse change it to /dev/input/mice.

also: when your mouse gets stuck in a corner roll the mouse wheel up and down and sometimes it will fix it.