\_ the command XFree86 -version returns \_ XFree86 Version 4.0.01a /X Window System \_ ... \_ \_ But, the command X -version returns \_ XFree86 Version 3.3.6 / X Window System \_ ... \_ \_ The Xinerama how to dated Nov2 2000 does not seem to clarify. \_ \_ When I try to start gnome with startx -- +xinerama I just get a \_ page listing what appears to be startx options. \_ \_ I would appreciate any suggestions. Check your main start up X config (gdm, xdm, kdm) and change the 'X' to 'XFree86' and see if it works. YMMV. David