Most likely the server install overwrote your old /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc I assume Red Hat 9.0 must have a utility to change the window manager. At least in older versions they had an application called switchdesk. Mark. On Thu, 11 Mar 2004, Steve Tabler wrote: > I recently completed a new install of Red Hat Linux 9.0, installing EVERYTHING. > > I had X running, but I couldn't get the resolutions right for both video > cards (dual-head setup). > > I upgraded from XFree86 4.3 to 4.4, and carefully followed > instructions. Now I have the resolutions close to where I want them, but > my "nice" desktops disappeared. All I have is a basic desktop with what > appears to be 2 terminal windows open and a very rudimentary clock. What > was lost? > > Steve > > > _______________________________________________ > XFree86 mailing list > XFree86@xxxxxxxxxxx > http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86 > _______________________________________________ XFree86 mailing list XFree86@xxxxxxxxxxx http://XFree86.Org/mailman/listinfo/xfree86