Step-By-Step instructions on how to install gnome GUI on FreeBSD.
1. Login to your computer as root
2. Type Vi /boot/loader.conf and add these 3 lines
linux_load=”YES”
linprocfs_load=”YES”
atapicam_load=”YES”
3. Next make sure that the linux proc folder exists by typing the command
mkdir -p /compat/linux/proc
4. Now Type Vi /etc/fstab Add the following lines if they do not exist already
proc /proc procfs rw 0 0
linproc /compat/linux/proc linprocfs rw 0 0
5. Now we need to Vi /etc/rc.conf and add the following line
linux_enable=”YES”
6. Now time to install gnome. Make sure you’re connected to the internet and type
pkg_add -r xorg gnome2
This will install xorg if not install already and gnome. It will fetch all dependencies it needs so it may take a while. You will be returned to a prompt when it’s finished.
7. We need the PC hostname so type the command
hostname
8. Now Vi /etc/hosts and add your pc hostname after 127.0.0.1
9. Restart your computer by typing the command
reboot
10. Last thing Vi /etc/rc.conf and add these lines
gnome_enable=”YES”
hald_enable=”YES”
gdm_enable=”YES”
dbus_enable=”YES”
After your done reboot your computer and if done right you will be presented with the gnome login