running xwindows / kde3

yob · Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2002 3:41 pm Post subject: running xwindows / kde3

alrighty... possibly another silly question...but...

I followed the desktop install instructions, and have now set up KDE..

it seems to boot okay, but all i'm presented with is a desktop with a terminal and xsm...

shouldnt i have a launch bar somewhere??

James

474 · l33t Joined: 19 Apr 2002 Posts: 714

Try this ...

echo startkde > ~/.xinitrc

It will create a file called .xinitrc in your home folder and put startkde on a single line in it. Then try startx again.

Alternatively, try typing simply kdm at the command prompt and taking it from there.

Kerin Millar

yob · Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2002 12:47 am Post subject:

thansk for the help.... i got it working :-)

oooooo....pretty colours..

James