At 3:08 PM -0700 10/6/98, Nathan C. Lee wrote:
>I recently installed the X parts on my computer, and I'm having trouble
>getting it to work. When I type X, it loads something, my screen turns
>grey, and I get an "X" shaped cursor. That's it, though. I don't know
>how to do anything but move the cursor. Be kind, for I am a beginner.
>Bye.

Umm.  Isn't this in the FAQ?

I think you need to start it with startx.  X by itself starts the X server
(thus your working cursor) but it creates nothing to allow you to use it
for anything.

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