> I just re-installed bsd on my SE/30 (had hard drive problems), and am
> trying to get a few things going. It would be of great help if anyone has
> the answers to the following questions:
> 
> 1. what is the kernel I need to use for X to work on my machine?

Any kernel should work, I think (from the 1.2 distribution onward), 
however, your choice of X server is a little more important.  Check the 
FAQ for more info on SE/30's and X servers.

> 2. why can't I save my prefs for the booter?

Get a newer version of the Booter.  This problem should be fixed in 
1.9.5, I believe.  This is also in the FAQ, I think (and if not, I'll 
have to add it)...ok, it's not in there, I'll have to add that one...but 
I do think it might be in the INSTALL document (I know I've read it 
somewhere).

> 3. what does it mean when I log in as root and I get a return that says I
> have "too many ('s " ?

You got me on this one.  How are you loggin in as root, and what are you 
doing to produce this message?

> If these have been covered recently or are in the FAQ's I am sorry. I am
> frustrated (to be read "new at Unix") and could use some guidance.

BTW, the FAQ is located at:

http://www.macbsd.com/macbsd/macbsd-docs/faq/

I hope this helps.

Later.

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Colin Wood                                      ender@is.rice.edu
Consultant                                        Rice University
Information Technology Services                       Houston, TX