Re: Missing Library for X
Christopher C Chimelis wrote:
>
> On Mon, 11 Jan 1999, Jeff Katcher wrote:
>
> > I don't have the original specs for the machine, but the video card is
> > built into the motherboard. On bootup the machine displays something
> > like:Cirrus Logic GD5422/5424 bios..etc.I think that the built in card
> > is
> > cirrus Logic.
>
> Hmmm...well, then, you need the SVGA server (I believe I'm correct on
> this) and should know that CL cards aren't that well supported by X yet
> (at least last I heard). It's worth a shot, though. Does the X config
> utility work fine and the chipset is in there?
I am using the SVGA server, however the X config (xserver-configure?)
asks me if I want to create the XFree86 configuration file (y/n), I
answer
y and hit <enter>, and i return to the prompt.
> Try a few things:
>
> * Specify a non-accelerated server (SVGA I believe).
> * Try to specify a generic setup with no specific chipset.
>
> If neither of those work, then yell really loud and maybe someone will buy
> you a new card just to get you to be quiet :-) (just kidding). ---Humor appreciated
>
Do you think i might be better off with a Generic S3 card, I think i
have one
around here somewhere? ;-)
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