X server in an notebook

[obdulio]

I installed Mandrake 9.0 in a Toshiba Satellite Computer (which came with XP pre-installed, so I have a dual boot).

I can't start the X server. When I type startx, the screen goes black with red flashes.

Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks

[Streams]

Type Xconfigurator from the command line. This will allow you to choose a different driver for your video card and or monitor.

[obdulio]

Thanks for answering, I had an old nVidia driver. Downloaded the last version and worked fine.

Thanks.

[LocoCoyote]

Just for the record, I had a simular problem with my HP omnibook and X. Being a linux newbie, I didn't know about some of the neat tools available, so I did it by messing with the xf86config file. Harder for sure, but it worked...and I got a good understanding how X works

[aym]

Does Xconfigurator come with RH9? It didn't come with RH8, I had to edit xf86config like LocoCoyote to get drivers installed.

[LocoCoyote]

You know, I belive that you should learn the command line stuff first, then play with the fancy stuff.

[Streams]

in redhat 8 / redhat 9, type;

redhat-config-xfree86

this will allow you to configure your vid card and monitor.

[aym]

thx for the tip Streams

[Streams]