X won't start

[Mythos]

I just got a new laptop (woohoo), and I'm trying to install Feisty herd 5, but not having any luck. I also tried installing Dapper (with the same troubles). I used the alternate install CD to install, and everything went great till it restarted. First I had the following error (which I thought might be why X didn't start):

bcm43xx: error: microcode "bcm43_microcode5.fw" not available or load failed.

which I fixed with this:
https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+ticket/329

But X still would not start, normally, or by me typing startx. Please help. I have attached the X log.

[The Liquidator]

Re: X won't start

Could try this as a first effort:

Load the OS in recovery mode and at the prompt type dpkg --configure -a which ought to sort out any dodgy installation of x.

Then type startx. That help?

Ian

[Mythos]

Re: X won't start

Nope. Same result.

[SheeEttin]

Re: X won't start

Try "sudo dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg". This will reconfigure X. (For most of the options, you just want to hit enter.)

You might also want to check out /etc/X11/xorg.conf to see if anything looks funky there.

[Mythos]

Re: X won't start

That worked! Thanks! Now I just need to figure out how to get it to hold onto the correct resolution.

[SheeEttin]

Re: X won't start

If you mean that you have to change the resolution often (e.g. by hitting Ctrl+Alt+Plus/Minus), then go to K Menu > System Settings > Display, setting it first in administrator mode, then in normal (user) mode.

[The Liquidator]

Re: X won't start

I believe your card (the Intel 945GM) requires the package 915 resolution. It should be available via adept.

After installation reboot.

Ian

[Mythos]

Re: X won't start

Thanks! The 915 resolution package worked like a charm. I'm at my 1440x900 resolution now without a problem.

Here is another difference between Windows and Linux, I posted a question to the Microsoft Communities about a problem - and I'm still waiting for someone to help me, but I posted a question here and not only has everyone been nice, but the problems have been corrected.

Thank you to everyone

[Martijn van Es]

Re: X won't start

Het Mythos, good you have it working now.
The module that you mentioned in your first post (bcm43xx) is a module for a wireless chipset. The native driver is known to have problems and it is best if you blacklist it.