startx fails with: could not open default font 'fixed'

[Harold Hunt]

David,

> I understand now.  So, unless I'm misunderstanding something
> again, the ONLY
> way to install this correctly is to install it on a binary mount, correct?

Yes, that is correct.

> I don't want to leave it in
> binary mode, however.  Will it still work if I change it back to text
> afterwards?

I have heard reports that returning to text mode after installation works;
however, I have not verified that myself.

> Is there any way to fix the install process so this doesn't become a
> problem?

Probably.  Got some free time to work on it?

> If not, wouldn't it be a good idea to put code in the install
> script that aborts with an error if you try to install on a text mount
> (assuming there's no way that can work)?

Probably.  Sounds like you just volunteered.

Harold