Re: gnome on powerpc testing or unstable is VERY SLOW

[Brendan J Simon <brendan.simon@bigpond.com>]

Brendan J Simon wrote:

> > I installed gnome from unstable and it does the same thing.  The 
> > splash screen comes up straight away and then just sits there.  
> > Eventually sawfish appears but that is after a long delay.
> >
> > Is it something with my X server or possible something with my 
> > kernel.  Maybe I need a particular module loaded (eg. sound or 
> > something).
> > I am using XF86 v 4.3.0 from experimental.  I need > 4.3 to support 
> > my hardware.

I left my PowerBook-17 on over night and I couldn't believe it when I 
saw a gnome 2.4 desktop with menus etc.  I must take A VERY LONG TIME to 
appear but it eventually does appear.  If I can find out what is slowing 
the whole process down then I would be very happy.  I assume it is the 
same thing that is slowing gnome 2.2 (from testing) down.  I wonder if I 
get menus/panels etc with the testing version of gnome ???

Any clues ???

Cheers,
Brendan Simon.