Xorg is a the default X-Window server since Debian 4.0 (etch). It replaces XFree86. It is maintained in Debian by the XStrikeForce.
Current Status
Current testing release is roughly Xorg 7.2. In unstable it is roughly Xorg 7.3. Please see Xorg69To7 if you are upgrading from XFree86 or a 6.x version of Xorg.
- There is currently no experimental release although individual driver updates are available.
Configure X
As root user, run in a terminal:
dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg
This will present you with a wizard for configuration.
Run X
After installation run
startx
or as root run
invoke-rc.d gdm
(see gdm manpage).
KDE user should use kdm. Others might use xdm.
Configure Xorg
Edit xorg.conf
How can I edit my xorg config file?
Open a terminal (or console) as root, then run :
editor /etc/X11/xorg.conf
Video drivers
See xserver-xorg-video-2 packages.
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- Q. How can I change the reference to a driver in my config file ??
- Solution: Edit xorg.conf and change the driver name is in the "Device" Section (i.e. Driver "svga").
See Also
External Links
X.org wiki contains useful information about X.org. If you are having problems with X.org, this is a good place to search for answers.