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Posted: Nov. 21 2007,21:51 QUOTE
here is the log file, hopefully it will help:


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This is a pre-release version of XFree86, and is not supported in any
way.  Bugs may be reported to XFree86@XFree86.Org and patches submitted
to fixes@XFree86.Org.  Before reporting bugs in pre-release versions,
please check the latest version in the XFree86 CVS repository
(http://www.XFree86.Org/cvs).

XFree86 Version 4.3.0.1 (Debian 4.3.0.dfsg.1-8 20040928112350 fabbione@fabbione.net)
Release Date: 15 August 2003
X Protocol Version 11, Revision 0, Release 6.6
Build Operating System: Linux 2.4.26 i686 [ELF]
Build Date: 28 September 2004
Before reporting problems, check http://www.XFree86.Org/
to make sure that you have the latest version.
Module Loader present
OS Kernel: Linux version 2.4.26 (root@Knoppix) (gcc version 2.95.4 20011002 (Debian prerelease)) #1 SMP Sa Apr 17 19:33:42 CEST 2004 TF
Markers: (--) probed, (**) from config file, (==) default setting,
        (++) from command line, (!!) notice, (II) informational,
        (WW) warning, (EE) error, (NI) not implemented, (??) unknown.
(==) Log file: "/var/log/XFree86.0.log", Time: Wed Nov 21 15:47:35 2007
(EE) Unable to locate/open config file
(EE) Error from xf86HandleConfigFile()

Fatal server error:
no screens found

When reporting a problem related to a server crash, please send
the full server output, not just the last messages.
This can be found in the log file "/var/log/XFree86.0.log".
Please report problems to submit@bugs.debian.org.
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Posted: Nov. 22 2007,00:17 QUOTE
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(EE) Unable to locate/open config file
Make sure you read the .info
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Posted: Nov. 22 2007,01:16 QUOTE
i followed them, though i noticed my xf86config-4 folder disappears after i restart... well here are the directions i followed:

this package contains the XFree86 X-server,
many video and input drivers. openGL drivers
driver info: http://www.xfree86.org/4.3.0/Status.html
THIS IS NOT A CLICK AND PLAY PACKAGE. you need to add 2 files
1. CHANGE /home/dsl/.xserverrc to:
exec /usr/X11R6/bin/XFree86  -nolisten tcp
               ****(copy included in /home/dsl/XFree86_config_files)****
2. CREATE a /etc/X11/XF86Config-4: the content of this file
depends on the hardware you have. you can find examples of
such file all over the internet (use google). i have some
on http://home.zonnet.nl/henk.1955
this does NOT remove the DSL KDrive ( the small XServer)
if the XFree86 wont start, you can type: xsetup.sh to get the DSL-X back.
then try to correct the error in XF86Config-4
(****There are several working XF86Config-4 files in
the included home/dsl/XFree86_config_files directory..
Start with the XF86Config-4_vesa version first****)
Thanks to Henk1955 for the kickstart and contribution
and SaidenUnleashed for testing it on ATI/Radeon hardware
Compaq and Toshibe laptops and NVidia tested by ke4nt.
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Posted: Nov. 22 2007,01:46 QUOTE
xf86config-4 is the actual file, not a folder...

now how do i set up my usb mouse with it??? my mouse doesnt move..
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Posted: Nov. 22 2007,01:46 QUOTE
- it is not a folder... if you are using a preconfigured one, copy the plaintext file to there.
- it's on your ramdisk

EDIT:
looks like we both posted at the same time :p

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now how do i set up my usb mouse with it??? my mouse doesnt move..
Set your mouse device to "/dev/mouse" in your config file (i.e. by editing with a text editor, or the config program)
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