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 -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
