Date: Mon, 15 Sep 1997 09:36:11 +0930 From: Greg Lehey <grog@lemis.com> To: Brian Somers <brian@awfulhak.org> Cc: Michael Richards <026809r@dragon.acadiau.ca>, freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: Making X go right away Message-ID: <19970915093611.38651@lemis.com> In-Reply-To: <199709141154.MAA15374@awfulhak.demon.co.uk>; from Brian Somers on Sun, Sep 14, 1997 at 12:54:48PM %2B0100 References: <19970914110236.18773@lemis.com> <199709141154.MAA15374@awfulhak.demon.co.uk>
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On Sun, Sep 14, 1997 at 12:54:48PM +0100, Brian Somers wrote: >> On Sat, Sep 13, 1997 at 08:55:37PM +0100, Brian Somers wrote: >>>> Does anyone know how to make X fire up right away? I remember I just changed >>>> something in inittab for linux, but FreeBSD seems to be a little different >>>>> ) >>> >>> I run it from /etc/ttys: >>> ttyvb "/usr/X11R6/bin/xdm -nodaemon" unknown on insecure >> >> This is the method that I recommended in the first edition of "The >> Complete FreeBSD". Jörg Wunsch subsequently showed me the error of my >> ways: if you screw up your X config, you might find yourself unable to >> access the system. > > I guess. If your xdm config is bad it could cause problems. I like > the ability to ^R at your login screen, do something in text mode and > then "killall xdm". Of course the same can be done with CTRL-ALT-F1 > etc. Yes, I don't see a clear advantage in this area. >> This is what I have in the (draft) second edition: > [.....] > I was under the impression that this book was shipped with release > CDs. You can buy it with the CDs. It adds $20 to the cost. > I guess I was wrong. Is there an electronic copy around anywhere? Currently there are review drafts on ftp.lemis.com. But I want anybody who accesses them to register with me first, and give me feedback afterwards. Greg
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