When logging into Xserver I get a bash command not found error.

AaronKillingsworth · 12-29-2009, 08:29 PM

New to linux

I have just installed Slackware 13. After booting the machine.. when I get to the text mode..it asks my login information... login screen I type root, then my password.. it puts me into root then next I type in startx to get into graphical mode, but with an error...command not found.

Any help would be grateful,
Thanks.

onebuck · 12-29-2009, 08:51 PM

Hi,

Welcome to LQ!

Quote:

Originally Posted by AaronKillingsworth

New to linux

I have just installed Slackware 13. After booting the machine.. when I get to the text mode..it asks my login information... login screen I type root, then my password.. it puts me into root then next I type in startx to get into graphical mode, but with an error...command not found.

Any help would be grateful,
Thanks.

Full install?

Whenever you create a new install be sure to create a user account with 'adduser' so you can login as a normal user.
Be sure to add the user to the following groups;

Code:

users floppy audio video cdrom plugdev power netdev

This can be preformed after adding the user to the 'users' group by pressing the 'up-arrow'. This line can be edited to suit the settings for your user.

Just a few links to aid you;

Slackware® Essentials
Slackware® Basics
Linux Documentation Project
Rute Tutorial & Exposition
Linux Command Guide
Utimate Linux Newbie Guide
LinuxSelfHelp
Getting Started with Linux
Advanced Bash-Scripting Guide
Virtualiation- Top 10

The above links and others can be found at 'Slackware-Links'. More than just Slackware® links!

Woodsman · 12-29-2009, 08:52 PM

Be forearned the purists will scold you for logging in as root. Just let those rants go in one ear and out the other.

Do you have X installed? Try the following:

ls /usr/bin/startx
ls /usr/bin/X

If you get error messages then perhaps the X packages did not get installed.

onebuck · 12-29-2009, 10:20 PM

Hi,

Woodsman, I don't agree with the purist mode of root usage but I do believe that a user should be using a normal account for daily use. Most new users will have less of a chance to screw things up via a normal user. 'root' is known for 'superuser' for a reason.

Too lead someone into good habits is to lead the person down a path that will be a good experience.