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Update the selection of distribution sets to match the move to Xorg as

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default X11 distribution.

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Marc Fonvieille 2004-12-12 14:32:56 +00:00
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<para>If a graphical user interface is desired then a distribution
set that is preceded by an <literal>X</literal> should be
chosen. The configuration of <application>&xfree86;</application> and selection of a default
desktop is part of the post-installation steps.</para>
chosen. The configuration of the X server and selection of a default
desktop must be done after the installation of &os;. More
information regarding the configuration of a X server can be
found in <xref linkend="x11">.</para>
<para>The default version of <application>&xfree86;</application> that is installed depends on the
version of the FreeBSD that you are installing. For FreeBSD versions
prior to 4.6, <application>&xfree86; 3.X</application> is installed. For FreeBSD&nbsp;4.6 and later,
<application>&xfree86; 4.X</application> is the default.</para>
<para>You should check to see whether your video card is supported at the
<ulink url="http://www.xfree86.org/">&xfree86;</ulink> web site. If
your video card
is not supported under the default version that FreeBSD will install,
you should select a distribution without X for installation. After
installation, install and configure the appropriate version of
<application>&xfree86;</application> using the ports collection.</para>
<para>The default version of X11 that is installed depends on the
version of FreeBSD that you are installing. For FreeBSD versions
prior to 5.3, <application>&xfree86;&nbsp;4.X</application> is installed. For &os;&nbsp;5.3 and later,
<application>&xorg;</application> is the default.</para>
<para>If compiling a custom kernel is anticipated, select an option
which includes the source code. For more information on why a