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Date:      Mon, 17 Nov 1997 22:18:21 -0700
From:      "Jason Morrow" <gribnif@inconnect.com>
To:        <questions@freebsd.org>
Subject:   Re: newbie questions
Message-ID:  <01bcf3e1$62d2bae0$4a438cd1@gamer.hexen.com>

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I did try to run startx and xinit.  That was the error I got.  I think I've
got it figured out now though.  I still can't use my modem though.  It keeps
saying it's not setup.  It's on com port 3.

-----Original Message-----
From: Wes Peters <softweyr@xmission.com>
To: Jason Morrow <gribnif@inconnect.com>
Cc: questions@freebsd.org <questions@freebsd.org>
Date: Monday, November 17, 1997 9:38 PM
Subject: newbie questions


>Jason Morrow writes:
> > all replies to gribnif@inconnect.com
>
>As a general note, questions about basic use of FreeBSD should be
>directed to questions@freebsd.org, *not* to the stable mailing list.
>
> > Also, when trying to run X, it says "make sure that X is in your path
> > or try the -- option."  I tried the '--' option and it's in my path.  It
> > sill does not work.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>
>Try running 'startx' or 'xinit'.  Either one will help you greatly, and
>will give you a default environment that is more workable than just
>running the X server.  If X works reliably when running either startx or
>xinit, you should consider using the X Display Manager, or xdm.
>
>--
>          "Where am I, and what am I doing in this handbasket?"
>
>Wes Peters                                                       Softweyr
LLC
>http://www.xmission.com/~softweyr
softweyr@xmission.com




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