Date: Sun, 09 Apr 2006 12:53:58 -0700 From: Demian <lists@dlfws.net> To: infernus - Bluelight <infernus@infernusweb.net> Cc: freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.org Subject: Re: Newbie help! Message-ID: <44396656.4020600@dlfws.net> In-Reply-To: <443962BA.9020802@infernusweb.net> References: <443962BA.9020802@infernusweb.net>
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infernus - Bluelight wrote: > > Sorry for bothering this mailing list, but I realy need some help.. > I find awsome screenshots from FreeBSD on various sites on the net, > but on my comp, > the only thing I see is a black screen with some white text on it, and: > ________________ > $| > > --------------------- > I just tested some commands on random, and found that "info" show some > kind of list with information on each "something".. > > How do I enter some kind of interface, or desktop, like on the > screenshots? > Is there a web-site or enything with tutorials explaining how to do > all this.. > > I was thinking about setting up a FTP and Apache server +mail maybe.. > But now when I see this black screen and don't have a clue on what to > do, or how to do enything.. > I feel the hope is dripping into the sink! > > Please help me somehow, with tutorials and important information for > starters.. > > > Thanks a lot.. Ivan S. - Norway Hello Ivan, What you need is the X Window environment running a window manager (KDE, Gnome, etc..). Take a look at the FreeBSD Handbox, Chatper 5. Come back with any questions. Handbook: http://www.freebsd.org/doc/en_US.ISO8859-1/books/handbook/ Handbook (Chatper 5): http://www.freebsd.org/doc/en_US.ISO8859-1/books/handbook/x11.html Demian
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