linux probs

[Descend492]

Ok, I'm completely new to Linux, and decided to install it just to play around. I got Mandrake 7.1 from a friend and installed it. Near the end, it asked for my monitor (Hitachi CM771), but mine wasn't listed, others from hitachi around the same numbers were, but not mine specifically. I selected a generic high frequency one, at 1280x1024. Then I selected GeForce 256 for my vid card (I have a Gf2MX with the 6.31 drivers, so no problems there). When I did the resolution test, it said there was an error, but fiddling around with it didn't do anything, so I finished the installation. I run Linux, and it brings me to the command line login. I login fine, but can't get to the graphics interface. I tried typing "startx", but another error (errno 111) came up. I don't know if it was the monitor problem, or a bad install or what. I don't know enough to solve it command-line style, so I need some help here. Any takers? Thanks in advance.

 

[Descend492]

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[Gorgonzola]

if you haven't already, try posting this in the operating systems forum. you are bound to get a response there.