installing ydl graphical mode works/ x doesn't ?

[Ian Loves Linux]

James,

Thanks so much. I was starting to get worried that I would have to wait  
for YDL 4.0 to come out....

Worked perfectly. I boot into KDE or GNOME with no problems now!!!!!

Thanks again,

Ian

> Ian-
>
> I recently installed 3.0.1 on a 15" PBG4 and had the same message.
> There is a command line that is not included in the "instruction book".
> From the page:
>
> http://www.yellowdoglinux.com/support/hardware/breakdown/index.php? 
> hw_ca
> t_id=3
>
>
>
>             Xautoconfig --fbdev
>
> This command must be run as root. Then "startx" should start X. If it
> does not... you may have not selected 64Mb (Of video memory) during the
> installation process
>
> Jim
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: yellowdog-newbie-admin@lists.terrasoftsolutions.com
> [mailto:yellowdog-newbie-admin@lists.terrasoftsolutions.com] On Behalf
> Of Ian
> Sent: Friday, July 30, 2004 6:59 PM
> To: yellowdog-newbie@lists.terrasoftsolutions.com
> Subject: installing ydl graphical mode works/ x doesn't ?
>
> hello there,
>
> i have recently installed ydl on my powerbook g4 but have been having
> problems because my laptop is brand new and there are no drivers for
> the ATI Mobility 9700...
>
> however. when i run the install. the graphical install mode works just
> fine.
>
> the install goes without a hitch. but i can only boot to terminal mode.
>
> but talking about this with a friend... how come if i can install in
> graphical mode... i can't use whatever drivers/setting where using in
> that mode... for when i start up post install?
>
> can someone tell me how i can set my laptop to use whatever setting it
> was using in the graphical install mode so i can use Xfree?
>
> or is this not a possibility?
>
> thanks,
> ian
>
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