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[IDV #COQ-963038]: Could not create a graphics configuration

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  • Subject: [IDV #COQ-963038]: Could not create a graphics configuration
  • Date: Tue, 03 Jul 2007 12:12:16 -0600
Hi Brian-

> I downloaded idv_2_2_linux-i386_installer.sh and successfully (or so I
> thought?) installed IDV on my linux box.  I was able to start IDV with
> "runIDV", but then when I exited IDV and tried to re-start it with
> "runIDV", I get an Initialing box to show up, but then I get an error
> "Could not create a graphics configuration".  I've tried logging out and
> logging back in and still no joy?

Were you running a previous version of IDV on this system or is this
a new install.

What type of graphics card does this system have?

Are you running from the console or are you ssh'ing in from another
system? 

> Any idea what's going on?
> 
> Here's my uname -a:
> Linux devtest 2.6.9-34.Elsmp #1 SMP Fri Feb 24 16:54:53 EST 2006 i686
> i686 i386 GNU/Linux

Don Murray

Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: COQ-963038
Department: Support IDV
Priority: Normal
Status: Open