Re: URGENT: my gnome desktop is dead
On Monday 16 July 2007 12:09:05 Dot Deb wrote:
> This morning I switched my laptop on, as usual, but after logging
> in (using gdm), gnome only shows me the tomboy window. No
> panels, no background, no icons ...
>
> Yesterday I regularly switched off the laptop. I did not upgrade
> the system recently (I'm running sid).
>
> I have no idea on where to start debugging the problem.
>
> I need your help because today I really need to work and I do
> not want to loose my job for that F... gnome.
>
> By the way what is a stable functional alternative to gnome,
> excluding kde?
>
> Thanx
> a.
Unfortunately, it is well known that gnome is not stable in Sid. The reason
seems to stem from the maintainer who uploads the packages. For some reason,
there is a delay between packages, and gnome needs all of them because of
dependencies, therefore, gnome breaks. This happens with KDE, but only on a
short term basis.
There are plenty of other window managers available that may suit your needs.
XFCE is a good alternative if you're not thrilled with KDE. For lighter
solutions, one can turn to fluxbox or iceWM.
Best of luck with your departure from Gnome.
Joe
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