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Knoppix XSever problem

18 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/knoppix-xsever-problem.9223/

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h4xbox Original post #1
May 4, 2005 at 11:34 PM
My knoppix live cd...says It doesnt have a suitable xserver for my pc.

I just upgraded to 512 mb of ram. :wink:

Will it make any problem if memory is increased/decreased :?::?:

I ran another live distro , it has a xserver for my pc...but it cant be
installed in hd .. :cry:

Can anybody help :?:
vignesh
vignesh #2
May 7, 2005 at 1:57 PM
xsrever means your display has to be configured.There are many live cds.Try mepis or ubuntu live cd
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h4xbox #3
May 8, 2005 at 2:29 PM
I dont like those things...I want knoppix...
Is there any solution ppl ??
vignesh
vignesh #4
May 9, 2005 at 3:30 PM
Ok tell me what is the proper error.So we can help you.I don`t think it anything to do with ram
P
May 9, 2005 at 10:43 PM
Get the latest version of knoppix also please tell us your mobo / graphics card. Genrally knoppix has a very good hardware support record and does work with almost all new hardware. Any way lets see what you post.
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h4xbox #6
May 9, 2005 at 11:20 PM
The exact error message
Code:
"Kernel Panic : VFS : Cant mount root on 48:05"

I Think u ppl can help me now ?
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ujjwal #7
May 10, 2005 at 1:55 PM
It could be due to a fault CD, try using a fresh cd and see.

Although unlikely, it could be a problem with the RAM, as it will try and create the root partition on the RAM itself. Try booting with the "knoppix mem=512M" option, it just may work.

BTW, you mentioned a problem with XServer earlier, was a different error coming up then? If so it seems to indicate a faulty cd.
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h4xbox #8
May 10, 2005 at 6:23 PM
Faulty CD was already suggested by gnurag and i already tried in a new cd rw ..then only i get
kernel panic error.
Previously i got Init:"X" respawning too fast and cloop errors(thats when gnurag suggested me abt the cd)
firewall
May 12, 2005 at 2:55 PM
just a guess

might be that you chose a non-ext2/3 root partition, by any chance..


:)
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ujjwal #10
May 12, 2005 at 7:20 PM
I think it could still be the CD, or your CD drive, anyway did you try the mem=512M option? Just possible that knoppix didnt detect the RAM correctly.
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h4xbox #11
May 12, 2005 at 10:53 PM
yep i did try the option knoppix mem=512m ..but still no use. I am gonna try unbuntu linux :D

But another live cd i have for another distro which is with me.
vignesh
vignesh #12
May 14, 2005 at 10:39 PM
What is the error now?
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h4xbox #13
May 15, 2005 at 12:40 AM
Now im using a small light weight firewall distro... very good look and feel..it has my fav xmms so i can hear songs while learning ;)
A
May 15, 2005 at 10:14 PM
Which is that? Bitdefender?
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May 15, 2005 at 11:47 PM
h4xbox said:
Faulty CD was already suggested by gnurag and i already tried in a new cd rw ..then only i get
kernel panic error.
Previously i got Init:"X" respawning too fast and cloop errors(thats when gnurag suggested me abt the cd)
Sir, please tell me how you got a new knopix cd? is it available out there for free? and would anyone send me the CD without any shiping cost? Since i am very poor i cannot pay for the shipping cost too.
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h4xbox #16
May 15, 2005 at 11:53 PM
@aloy: Why dont u ask ppl at the local lug-->linux user group in yo city.... they can provide for free...I also asked the same way , sometime ago in digit with a topic anybody in chennai can give knoppix for free :p

BTW dont call me / anybody sir unless your sure abt their age.im just 18...thank you sir :)
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May 15, 2005 at 11:58 PM
h4xbox said:
@aloy: Why dont u ask ppl at the local lug-->linux user group in yo city.... they can provide for free...I also asked the same way , sometime ago in digit with a topic anybody in chennai can give knoppix for free :p

BTW dont call me / anybody sir unless your sure abt their age.im just 18...thank you sir :)
please could u tell exactly how to get to the local lug-->linux user group in yo city. i am from coimbatore.
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h4xbox #18
May 16, 2005 at 12:35 AM
google man.... it can answer anything and everything, >> Coimbatore LUG <<(Cds for grab)