[Tfug] xterm won't start

[Paul Scott]

Robert Hunter wrote:
> Paul, I found this thread, which looks similar to what you are experiencing.
>
> http://lists.debian.org/debian-user/2004/05/msg00001.html
>   
I tried reinstalling makedev (Colin suggested upgrading but I have the 
latest).  The rest doesn't seem to be relevant.

I did find a thread on Debian User which suggests problems with initrd 
which might lead to something but hasn't yet.

Thanks,

Paul