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#1 2009-09-04 21:25:36
- awwent
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Problem with GNOME and X
I have been trying to get X to work on Arch Linux on my computer for days now, but did not succeed until yesterday. I managed to install X and get it to work properly, then I downlodaded GNOME according to a wiki article here. The problem is that all windows looks really wierd and everything just looks fucked up. I know it is not supposed to be like this, but how do I fix it? I got X and GNOME installed on Arch Linux and started X by doing startx and then gnome-session.
Screenshot: http://data.fuskbugg.se/skalman01/----- … enshot.png
EDIT please use smaller images thanks :-)
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#2 2009-09-04 21:54:34
- ghostHack
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Re: Problem with GNOME and X
If you want to start gnome from the console edit/create the ~/.xinitrc file in your home area so it reads:
# .xinitrc
exec ck-launch-session gnome-sessionThe ~/.xinitrc file is read by startx to tell it what window manager/environment to start.
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#3 2009-09-04 22:10:37
- majiq
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Re: Problem with GNOME and X
B or Allan're going to come by pretty soon saying no large screenshots, you should use a thumbnail and then link, and also probably to watch your language. You should also look into directions for getting anti-aliasing working on LCD screens.
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#4 2009-09-05 05:41:56
- djszapi
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Re: Problem with GNOME and X
Hello awwent!
Which kernel/driver/X do you use ? Is there any related information in log files, xorg, syslog, errorlog ? Did you try with other WM too ?
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#5 2009-09-05 06:50:04
- Berseker
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Re: Problem with GNOME and X
It seems that the window manager twm is running toghether with gnome.. I suggest you to install a graphical login manager and use it to start your gnome session
http://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Add … on_startup
gdm is the right choice if you prefer GNOME
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#6 2009-09-05 08:30:02
- sand_man
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Re: Problem with GNOME and X
Personally I think that looks sweet! Something I haven't seen before.
How did you do it?
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#7 2009-09-05 08:49:02
- krisvek
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Re: Problem with GNOME and X
I'm pretty sure this is a simple 'read the wiki' solution.
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#8 2009-09-05 09:29:15
- bernarcher
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Re: Problem with GNOME and X
Personally I think that looks sweet! Something I haven't seen before.
How did you do it?
It is the default TWM window manager X uses if it is not explicitely instructed to use another one.
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#9 2009-09-05 20:57:10
- iBertus
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Re: Problem with GNOME and X
This is bizarre! If you open a terminal and type 'metacity --replace &' what does it print? Does it fix the problem?
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