The Linux XFree86 HOWTO

by Eric S. Raymond

v5.2, 31 October 1997

This document describes how to obtain, install, and configure version 3.3 of the XFree86 version of the X Window System (X11R6) for Linux systems. It is a step-by-step guide to configuring XFree86 on your system.

1. Introduction

1.1 Other sources of information
1.2 New versions of this document
1.3 Feedback and Corrections

2. Hardware requirements

3. Installing XFree86

4. Configuring XFree86

4.1 Normal Configuration
4.2 Troubleshooting
4.3 Custom Configuration
4.4 Using 16-bit Color

5. Running XFree86

5.1 Terms of Use
5.2 Acknowledgements