Re: Problem with XFree86 in Debian

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On Sun, Feb 29, 2004 at 12:43:06PM +0100, Seweryn Kokot wrote:
> Installing Debian 3.0r2 I have a problem with installing xfree86.
> I wrote:
> # apt-get install x-window-system
> then # startx and an error was displayed (included in file: XFree86.0.log)
> I have GeForce4 MX 440 128M AG8 graphic card, and I included during the 
> installation 'nv' driver...
> I would appreciate any hints,
> Seweryn
> 
> 
> This is a pre-release version of XFree86, and is not supported in any
> way.  Bugs may be reported to XFree86@xxxxxxxxxxx and patches submitted
> to fixes@xxxxxxxxxxxx  Before reporting bugs in pre-release versions,
> please check the latest version in the XFree86 CVS repository
> (http://www.XFree86.Org/cvs)
> 
> XFree86 Version 4.1.0.1 / X Window System
> (protocol Version 11, revision 0, vendor release 6510)
> Release Date: 21 December 2001
>    If the server is older than 6-12 months, or if your card is
>    newer than the above date, look for a newer version before
>    reporting problems.  (See http://www.XFree86.Org/FAQ)

The X server in the current 'stable' release is extremely old.  You
should consider upgrading to the XFree86 packages in the 'testing'
distribution (4.2.1) or 'unstable' (4.3.0) which should have the support
for this card.

-- 
Ryan Underwood, <nemesis@xxxxxxxxxxxx>

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