Re: Desktop is only basic after upgrade

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Is there a way to re-generate /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc without doing a re-install of Linux?

Steve

At 11:09 AM 3/11/2004, you wrote:
   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


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