X Server problem

[imported_LinuxGuy]

Hi. For the first time I'm installing a new Window Manager. I have installed Blackbox. I compiled it with no problems but now when I type 'blackbox' to start it, it says "BaseDisplay::BaseDisplay: connection to X server failed." What's the problem?

[civ1492]

you have to edit your .xinitrc file to start blackbox .. there should be something like

exec /path/to/your/current/windomanager

just change that to

exec /path/to/blackbox/

you can get the path to blackbox with the command

which blackbox

then you save the file and do startx - now blackbox should start

hth

[imported_LinuxGuy]

Yeah, That works, thanks. I actually figured that out before you posted this by reading a PET on it at this site.