Re: Openoffice.org 2.0.2-3 - problem opening files
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On Tue, 16 May 2006 20:42:33 -0500
Jacob S <stormspotter@6Texans.net> wrote:
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> Howdy list,
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> I seem to be having some problems with OO.org 2. The program starts up
> fine, and I can get the file -> open dialog to come up and navigate to
> the apropriate directory, but when I select a file for it to open it
> hangs. When it hangs I am unable to change desktops, select other
> applications from the taskbar, etc. either via the keyboard or with my
> mouse. The only way I am able to kill Openoffice is by pressing
> Ctrl-Alt-F2 to get to a text console.
>
> Has anyone else had this problem or know what might be causing it? I
> have tried removing all of the openoffice.org packages and
> reinstalling them, as well as deleting (moving) my ~/.openoffice.org2
> directory.
It took me a while, but I finally figured out my problem. It seems
portmap is hung or not running when this happens. If I kill openoffice
and do an '/etc/init.d/portmap start' as root, then I can run openoffice
without a problem.
Jacob
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