VaKo Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 So I had no internet for a few days, i built a new box with dual 500mhz Intel P3's, 1GB ECC SDRAM & 1 x 30GB IDE (I have 2 x 30GB scsi discs, but I couldn't figure them out). I installed FreeBSD 6.1, made sure to select GNOME while I was selecting the packages, and rebooted. Only to be met with a command line. Which is great if you know what your doing... but if your a *nix n00b like myself it sucks. So how do i get FreeBSD to install like Suse or Ubuntu, and boot into a gui where I can load firefox, and google for help? (I know I should be using the CLI, but right now I just want point & click) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duelus Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 gotta type startx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKo Posted July 5, 2006 Author Share Posted July 5, 2006 /me puts on the pointy hat and stands in the corner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duelus Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 or use pkg_add -r gdm and you should have a graphical login. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKo Posted July 5, 2006 Author Share Posted July 5, 2006 See... my problem with *nix is that there is no n00bs guide, nothing along the lines of "if you have never used anything like this, do this list of things in this order and it get you into a friendly place you can start from". Just "well... there is a good book on the subject, and these 5 forums have everything you need to know. spread out across 30000 posts."... Everything in the *nix world references to something else in the *nix world, so if your an outsider, your googling every second world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duelus Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 http://www.freebsd.org/doc/en_US.ISO8859-1/books/handbook/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKo Posted July 5, 2006 Author Share Posted July 5, 2006 why is this not on the disc? and always avlible while your installing it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparda Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 The FreeBSD guide for n00bs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollyrancher82 Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 The handbook is on the CD when you install. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparda Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 There are also other resorces besides the hand book that asume little prior knolage. Such as BSDGuides.org. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKo Posted July 5, 2006 Author Share Posted July 5, 2006 Thanks for everyones help on this, I may bitch about *nix, but its only because I'm missing the windows F1=contextual help. The information is there, but not in the easyest of places to find some times... and trying to get help without the internet is a mission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparda Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 Insted of pressing F1 for help in *inx, you type man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKo Posted July 5, 2006 Author Share Posted July 5, 2006 Nice one, had been trying to use [command] show | more... Might be worth me doing a wright-up detailing my expirences going to linux from the windows world. If i'm having problems, then I bet others are to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l0gic Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 If you're not sure whether or not install a package, a quick google of the man page may help you decide if you want it, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKo Posted July 5, 2006 Author Share Posted July 5, 2006 If you're not sure whether or not install a package, a quick google of the man page may help you decide if you want it, too. See the thing was, when I was installing it, I didn't have the internet. What ever you think about MS, you have to admit that there help files are comprehensive and easy to find & use... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l0gic Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 Sorry, just meant that as a tip for the future. Sometimes I google the manpage instead of opening a shell to find it out of pure sloth. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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