Date: Sat, 13 Sep 2003 12:57:41 +0200 From: "Ian Todd" <isa@mailbox.co.za> To: freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: Re: x windows Message-ID: <200309131057.h8DAve1A000350@mailgate.mailbox.co.za>
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after fbsd boots i install the vmware tools and it still doesnt help. any other idea? On 13 Sep 2003 11:59:59 +0200 sebastian ssmoller (sebastian.ssmoller@gmx.net) wrote: >hi, > >On Sat, 2003-09-13 at 11:46, Ian Todd wrote: >> I have a gforce 2 mx 400 and trying to run x windows. I have >> downloaded and installed the latest drivers for it and i am still >> getting the same error message before i installed it. what could the >> problem be the error is: >> >> Fatal server error: >> no screens found >> >> Im running freebsd in vmware. > >as far as i know vmware does not pass ur video card to the gast OS but >simulates a different one. so ur fbsd will not see any geforce but the >vmware svga card. > >i guess u will have to install the vmware tools which will create a >XF86Config template if i remember correctly (incl. correct card). > >hope that helps >seb > >> >> Regards >> ______________________________________________________________________ _ >> Cool Connection, Cool Price, Internet Access for R59 monthly @ WebMail >> http://www.webmail.co.za/dialup/ >> _______________________________________________ >> freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list >> http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions >> To unsubscribe, send any mail to "freebsd-questions-unsubscribe@freebsd.org" >> > _______________________________________________________________________ Cool Connection, Cool Price, Internet Access for R59 monthly @ WebMail http://www.webmail.co.za/dialup/
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