Date: 13 Sep 2003 13:15:11 +0200 From: sebastian ssmoller <sebastian.ssmoller@gmx.net> To: freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: Re: x windows Message-ID: <1063451711.846.22.camel@tyrael.linnet> In-Reply-To: <200309131057.h8DAve1A000350@mailgate.mailbox.co.za> References: <200309131057.h8DAve1A000350@mailgate.mailbox.co.za>
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does the vmware-tools install program overwrites the XF86Config or generates a new one ? how does the video card section of ur XF86Config look like ? which card do u use ? On Sat, 2003-09-13 at 12:57, Ian Todd wrote: > 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/ > _______________________________________________ > 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" >
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