FreeBSD 10.4-RC1 with Xfce4 help
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jsalpha2 · 2017-09-19 17:10

Trying to install in virtualbox for the last few days.
Install takes me to a command line, then
# pkg update
# pkg install xorg
# pkg install xfce
what else do I need before startx brings me to the desktop?  I have
followed the install directions from a bunch of sites (some outdated)
and tried editing /boot/loader.conf and % echo "exec
/usr/local/bin/startxfce4 --with-ck-launch" > ~/.xinitrc.  I've tried
installing slim or lightdm.
All I get is errors.  Thanks

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pavetheway91 · 2017-09-19 21:05

1. Make sure virtualbox-ose-additions, xinit, xf86-input-mouse and
xf86-input-keyboard are installed
3. Make sure ~/.xinitrx is executable
4. Call xinit instead of startx

If still doesn't work, what kind of errors are you getting?

But why 10 instead of 11?

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jsalpha2 · 2017-09-19 21:28

Oops, thought 10.4 RC1 was the newest, 11.1 is older.  Your point
#2..how? is that the echo command from above.  I'm trying to install
the 64bit version.  Will try again tomorrow.  Only error I sort of
remember is about .Xauthority, If I have more, I will report back.
Thanks

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neel1337 · 2017-09-19 22:26

You should also make sure `dbus_enable="YES"` is in your
`/etc/rc.conf` and that dbus is loaded.

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neel1337 · 2017-09-19 22:28

Even though 10.4 may be newer than 11.1, 10.4 is part of an older
branch. It's more if you already have a FreeBSD 10.x server and don't
want to immediately upgrade to 11.x (or are skipping it) than if you
have a desktop.

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antenore · 2017-09-20 06:28

> I have followed the install directions from a bunch of sites (some
outdated).

Why? Just follow the FreeBSD handbook and you are good to go.

As has been pointed out, install a new fresh copy of FreeBSD 11

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jsalpha2 · 2017-09-20 14:06

Thanks, my old computer running Win 7 now has the newest FreeBSD
running in VirtualBox.  It is even running full screen.

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ctisred · 2017-09-23 20:38

them errors are useful. do the posting.