Newbie Questions

Forum: Other Help Topics
Topic: Newbie Questions
started by: aqeq

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Posted by aqeq on Nov. 23 2004,05:05

Hi everyone!
I just downloaded DamnSmall Linux, and tried it out, and it looks great!  I haven't done an HD install yet, but it still seems very good.  

But could somebody please tell me how do you shut down X?

When I try Ctrl-Alt-Backspace, it turns into a contorted display with fuzzy tiny characters that appear in three columns, with still traces of windows from X remaining on the screen.

Why does this happen?  And how could I prevent it?

I apologize for my newbie questions, but I hope you'll help me figure this out  

Thanks very much in advance!

-aqeq

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Posted by ke4nt1 on Nov. 23 2004,05:18

When you first start Damn Small Linux, try this...  at the boot: prompt  , type

dsl vga=normal

add in whatever else you use, toram, dma, etc....  just type this in first..

Then , when you exit the Xserver, see if your screen isn't more cooperative..

73
ke4nt

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Posted by green on Nov. 23 2004,05:28

What is this " dma " thing ?

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Posted by SaidinUnleashed on Nov. 23 2004,07:07

if you dont use it, you probably dont need it.

< But, when in doubt... >

-J.P.

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