... ongoing research and development of XFree86. 5.2 Installing X Getting a proper X Window System up and running used to be a real challenge on Linux, almost a rite of passage. Today, device drivers ... Logout, or Quit menu item. X shuts down, returning you to the familiar text-based interface of the Linux shell prompt. To specify the monitor's characteristics, press Enter. Figure 5.8: ... number associated with the color depth and specifying the desired resolution or resolutions. 5. Installing and Configuring the X Window System This chapter helps you install, configure, and use...