> hey everybody!
>
> this is my first working install of a *nix system, and i can't get=20
> XF86 to start up on my Starmax 3000, using the built in video.  i ran=20=

> xf86config, and i'm pretty sure i set it correctly to what i need (i=20=

> have an ibm e74 monitor).  but i get the following error:
>
> xauth: error in locking authority file /home/shaitan/.Xauthority
> <repeats this 4 times>
> X connection to :0.0 broken (explicit kill or server shutdown).
> xauth: error in locking authority file /home/shaitan/.Xauthority
>
> any hints/suggestions? i dunno what more info you guys will need but i=20=

> will post as needed.  like i said, i am the super noob right now to=20
> this.  :)
>
> TIA!
> drew

hi drew,

it would be very useful to have a dmesg output (just type 'dmesg' on=20
terminal and store it's output somewhere, e.g. by typing 'dmesg=20
 >dmesg.starmax') and your XF86Config file.

you're welcome!

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mit vorz=FCglichster Hochachtung/best regards,

Timo Sch=F6ler
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