Bruce Markowitz wrote:
> I did a live Knoppix on a 600e just for fun. Then I tried a SUSE install.
> Could not get a network to work.
>
> Now I installed Debian with the basic install CD, then the network
> download/install, which worked. After removing the CD and booting into a
> Linux, I get a DOS type screen with a login. So I do the login, and it gets
> me to a C prompt type thing with an $
> OK, no GUI, what do I do now, or maybe I'll just give it up and go back to
> removing virii from memory chips and motherboards.
>
> Anyone know what to do at the prompt?
I thought as part of the Debian installation process it asks you for
details of your display adapter and screen resolution so that it can
prepare X-Windows automatically. I guess that could depend on the
options chosen during setup. Anyway, if the X components were installed
but the system just didn't launch into X automatically then you could
try typing 'startx' at the command prompt (probably as root). If no X
components were installed then you'd need to install them. Search for
info on the 'apt-get' command to learn how to use it and install X stuff.
You may want to try the Linux ThinkPad list for more in-depth
assistance. See www.linux-thinkpad.org.
Later,
Rob
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