On 30 April 2015 at 04:42, Mike Kupfer <m.kup...@acm.org> wrote: > Johann Spies wrote: > > > Since Jessie became stable, there is a flat gray background on the XFCE4 > > desktop and I cannot change it. My normal configuration is that XFCE4 > > should use a list of pictures and change the background regularly > > (something that I don't think the other systems can do). This is not > > working anymore. > > After seeing your mail, I was able to configure my background to rotate > through multiple images on Jessie. When you say you are unable to > change from the gray background, what are the steps you are trying? On > the Desktop Settings dialog, what choice is selected under "Image" > (right-hand side of the "Background" tab)? >
I use the "Image list" option. I have now removed .config/xfce and restarted a xfce4-session. Now my background is black - and I cannot change it whatever option I try. I must add this is happening on my work laptop. On my home laptop (also with Jessie) I can go on as usual. I suspect there must be some other setting on my work laptop that is blocking the XFCE4 desktop background configuration. Does this setting in /etc/alternatives have something to do with it: lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 60 Apr 29 09:27 desktop-background -> /usr/share/images/desktop-base/lines-wallpaper_1920x1080.svg lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 40 Apr 29 09:27 desktop-background.xml -> /usr/share/images/desktop-base/lines.xml Regards Johann > > regards, > mike > -- Because experiencing your loyal love is better than life itself, my lips will praise you. (Psalm 63:3)
