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List:       cygwin-xfree
Subject:    Re: Cygwin 1.5.3 on vista - startx
From:       Christopher Faylor <cgf-use-the-mailinglist-please () cygwin ! com>
Date:       2008-12-23 19:24:14
Message-ID: 20081223192414.GA12737 () ednor ! casa ! cgf ! cx
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On Tue, Dec 23, 2008 at 02:08:41PM -0500, Daniel A wrote:
>Dear Cygwinnies,
>
>I am just a newbie.

That's no excuse for calling us Cygwinnies.

>I am using cygwin 1.5.3 on windows vista.  I would like to start an x
>server using startx.  This results in a failure and the startx is shut
>down.
>
>I tried to reinstall xinit but the installation gets blocked at 99% of
>the installation process and it never ends.  Could anyone tell me what
>to do?

I'd start by going to x.cygwin.com and reading the FAQ.

Also, please read:  http://cygwin.com/problems.html

cgf

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