Display issue on install

[wackpanther]

Hi everyone
I'm working on installing Salix Xfce 14.1 cd iso i686 32bit on a new-ish sony vaio 14e.
I had the 64 bit distribution working OK on this computer, but decided to switch due to a variety of different things not working that went great on a previous 32 bit install.
However, I've run into trouble right out of the gate.
The system loads appropriately until 'darkstar login:'
At that point I get an error from startx:
Fatal server error
No screens found
Apparently the parameters for my laptop monitor are not recognized.
Looking around, I see that the solution is probably to edit
/ect/x11/xorg.conf
however, I am not savvy enough to get this done without the GUI.
What is the command for a text editor in command line?
ee does not seem to be included.
Next, what must I change in xorg.conf to allow the display to work?
Thanks so much for any help
B

[gapan]

Did the 64bit edition work without any manual tweaking on your part?

[wackpanther]

It did actually.
The GUI came right up with no problem.
I'm trying different versions, but running into the same thing

[westms]

Hi everyone
I'm working on installing Salix Xfce 14.1 cd iso i686 32bit on a new-ish sony vaio 14e.
I had the 64 bit distribution working OK on this computer, but decided to switch due to a variety of different things not working that went great on a previous 32 bit install.
However, I've run into trouble right out of the gate.
The system loads appropriately until 'darkstar login:'
At that point I get an error from startx:
Fatal server error
No screens found
Apparently the parameters for my laptop monitor are not recognized.
Looking around, I see that the solution is probably to edit
/ect/x11/xorg.conf
however, I am not savvy enough to get this done without the GUI.
What is the command for a text editor in command line?
ee does not seem to be included.
Next, what must I change in xorg.conf to allow the display to work?
Thanks so much for any help
B

Did you recreate all relevant hard drive partitions and therefore / or recreate the relevant file systems during the 32-bit installation? Did you perform a fresh new 32-bit installation or did you install over the 64-bit installation.

Also the log file /var/log/Xorg.0.log would be helpful for evaluation.

[wackpanther]

I used the same partitions, but reformatted them.
I can't really post the xorg log because I only have the one computer.
Luckily I'm running a dual boot with windows or I'd be dead in the water.
Guess I'll keep trying different distros or go back to 64bit if I have to.
What is the name/command for the text editor in command line?