Problem with xfree on Win 2000

Robert Collins robert.collins@itdomain.com.au
Sun Apr 1 00:00:00 GMT 2001


1) Update your Cygwin to 1.1.6 or newer.
2) Please read the FAQ at www.cygwin.com/xfree. It clearly states that you need a newer version of cygwin than B20.
3) If that still gives the same error (and it may) try updating your video card drivers to the manufacturers latest.

Rob

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Andi Anderson" <AAnderson@HealthMarket.com>
To: <cygwin-xfree@sources.redhat.com>
Sent: Friday, January 05, 2001 5:35 AM
Subject: Problem with xfree on Win 2000


> I am running B20 cygwin on a windows 2000 pc when I try to start x I get the
> error
> 
> 
> "Direct Draw Init Failed
> 
> Error = 80004001( DIERR_UNSUPPORTED)"
> 
> What should I do?
> 
> 



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