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Re: [Xen-users] how to start X in the guest domain

> Hi,
> coming back to a thread some while ago about using the vfb for pv
> domains...

Sure.

> On 1/4/07, Mark Williamson <mark.williamson@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > I've written some instructions below for you guys, in case you want to
> > try this.  There might be mistakes, or omissions, so please please
> > exercise caution!  Feel free to ask on anything you're not sure about.
>
> I tried following this, but  the only thing I get either in the SDL
> windows or in the vncviewer is a black window.
> There are messages about "INIT Id "S0" respawning too fast: disabled
> for 5 minutes" in domU.

Weird...  Could you post the /etc/inittab, domain config file and anything 
else that might be relevant so I can look at them all together?

Also, did you check the vfb driver was compiled into the guest?  It's not 
built by default.

Cheers,
Mark

> Config files look as you suggest, tools are compiled and installed
> with the right options, mingetty is installed in the domU. What else
> could I look after?
>
> Henning

-- 
Dave: Just a question. What use is a unicyle with no seat?  And no pedals!
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Dave: Skateboards have wheels.
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