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bannet · 10-13-2003, 09:21 PM

I just installed mandrake and when I reboot it just comes up at for lack of another word command prompt. Does anyone know how to start the grafical interface I installed KDE and Gnome

flamingpeach · 10-13-2003, 09:26 PM

is it a dual boot machine, or are you only running mandrake on it?

What version of mandrake? 9.1?

bannet · 10-13-2003, 09:32 PM

xp and mandrake 9.1

spectre · 10-13-2003, 09:37 PM

It's been a little while since I last used Linux, but I think startx is what you're looking for if you're in the Linux command prompt.

bannet · 10-13-2003, 09:38 PM

Thank you im going to try it

bannet · 10-13-2003, 09:55 PM

It didnt work said invalid file is there anyway to just install kde

flamingpeach · 10-14-2003, 01:18 AM

if startx didn't work try typing

append="init 3"

and your gui *should* load up. It's been awhile for me, so i'm not positive.

Let me know what happens

cliche · 10-14-2003, 01:54 AM

I think it's 'init 5' for the GUI; 3 for the command prompt - but if startx isn't working then init is unlikely to help.

You can just install KDE from Mandrake; you probably have to go for "advanced package configuration" or similar at install time.

ratbastid · 10-14-2003, 07:39 AM

Yeah, I'd reinstall. I assume this is a fairly fresh installation, so there's no data to lose?

My guess is, you left some stuff unchecked in the installer GUI, and you didn't get X or some other components installed or installed correctly.

Hey, and flamingpeach----Damn, girl! A cute woman who's on speaking terms with the init system.... I think I'm in LOVE!

flamingpeach · 10-14-2003, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ratbastid
Yeah, I'd reinstall. I assume this is a fairly fresh installation, so there's no data to lose?

My guess is, you left some stuff unchecked in the installer GUI, and you didn't get X or some other components installed or installed correctly.

Hey, and flamingpeach----Damn, girl! A cute woman who's on speaking terms with the init system.... I think I'm in LOVE!

I wouldn't say he needs to reinstall, he just needs to do a little editing and he can change the way he boots up.

I learned alot of stuff like this because I use to have the same problems myself and no help

bannet · 10-14-2003, 07:34 PM

Thanks I just reinstalled no problem this time. Im at the Tfp in mandrake I like it.

ratbastid · 10-15-2003, 08:56 AM

I suggested a reinstall because a complaint about a corrupted file and a failure to startx sounded like more than a configuration issue. And for a Linux beginner.... I just didn't want to give him the vi jitters too early. He'll have time for all that later. ;-)

10-13-2003, 09:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
bannet Tilted Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Canada	mandrake help I just installed mandrake and when I reboot it just comes up at for lack of another word command prompt. Does anyone know how to start the grafical interface I installed KDE and Gnome

10-13-2003, 09:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
flamingpeach hip mama Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: redmond, washington	is it a dual boot machine, or are you only running mandrake on it? What version of mandrake? 9.1? __________________ I've eaten my veggies all my life so bring it on, I am educated and strong for the revolution.

10-13-2003, 09:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
spectre Headbanger Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chicago	It's been a little while since I last used Linux, but I think startx is what you're looking for if you're in the Linux command prompt. __________________ "Arrogance and ignorance go hand in hand." ~ Metallica

10-14-2003, 01:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
flamingpeach hip mama Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: redmond, washington	if startx didn't work try typing append="init 3" and your gui should load up. It's been awhile for me, so i'm not positive. Let me know what happens __________________ I've eaten my veggies all my life so bring it on, I am educated and strong for the revolution.

10-14-2003, 01:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
cliche Rookie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oxford, UK	I think it's 'init 5' for the GUI; 3 for the command prompt - but if startx isn't working then init is unlikely to help. You can just install KDE from Mandrake; you probably have to go for "advanced package configuration" or similar at install time. __________________ I can't understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I'm frightened of the old ones. -- John Cage (1912 - 1992)

10-13-2003, 09:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
bannet Tilted Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Canada	xp and mandrake 9.1

10-13-2003, 09:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
bannet Tilted Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Canada	Thank you im going to try it

10-13-2003, 09:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
bannet Tilted Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Canada	It didnt work said invalid file is there anyway to just install kde

10-14-2003, 07:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
ratbastid Darth Papa Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Yonder	Yeah, I'd reinstall. I assume this is a fairly fresh installation, so there's no data to lose? My guess is, you left some stuff unchecked in the installer GUI, and you didn't get X or some other components installed or installed correctly. Hey, and flamingpeach----Damn, girl! A cute woman who's on speaking terms with the init system.... I think I'm in LOVE!

10-14-2003, 07:34 PM	#11 (permalink)
bannet Tilted Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Canada	Thanks I just reinstalled no problem this time. Im at the Tfp in mandrake I like it.

10-15-2003, 08:56 AM	#12 (permalink)
ratbastid Darth Papa Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Yonder	I suggested a reinstall because a complaint about a corrupted file and a failure to startx sounded like more than a configuration issue. And for a Linux beginner.... I just didn't want to give him the vi jitters too early. He'll have time for all that later. ;-)