Re: [cdesktopenv-devel] SPARC patch

2021-02-02 Thread Chase via cdesktopenv-devel
1. I've heard about a test suite in the wiki, but I have little knowledge about it, is this what the examples directory is for? 2. While getting SPI on board would be nice, I doubt they would be interested in a niche project like ours. 3. MIT licensing isn't happening from what I've been told, no

Re: [cdesktopenv-devel] SPARC patch

2021-02-02 Thread Lev via cdesktopenv-devel
Hi Chase, > On Feb 2, 2021, at 14:26, Chase wrote: > > 1. I've heard about a test suite in the wiki, but I have little knowledge > about it, is this what the examples directory is for? I read the same thing, which made me wonder if the Open Group released it but it was never committed. I don’

Re: [cdesktopenv-devel] SPARC patch

2021-02-02 Thread Swift Griggs
On Tue, 2 Feb 2021, Chase via cdesktopenv-devel wrote: Personally, I think that your time would be used better if you helped us test and fix any issues with the AIX and HPUX port. I have access to POWER hardware but only Power7 and older stuff (I have some POWER6 and RS/6000 PPC hardware too).

Re: [cdesktopenv-devel] SPARC patch

2021-02-02 Thread Jon Trulson
On 2/1/21 5:25 PM, Lev via cdesktopenv-devel wrote: > Hello, > > Several tickets have been opened concerning CDE compilation failures on SPARC > systems due to GOT limits. This patch should remedy the main issue and I’ll > try to followup to see if there are others. I have applied this to master

[cdesktopenv-devel] Broken on arch

2021-02-02 Thread cyrus torros
I have followed the respective guides to build CDE on archlinux x64, but it seems it's still broken. I tried Fedora too, and it was also broken there, still. Seems it's broken on a few distros still. What happens is, when I attempt to start a CDE session via startx, it hangs and says the messagin

Re: [cdesktopenv-devel] Broken on arch

2021-02-02 Thread Lev via cdesktopenv-devel
Hi, How are you launching CDE from your .xinitrc? Is rpcbind running? It might be better to open a ticket instead to prevent overwhelming this list with troubleshooting chatter. Kind regards, Lev > On Feb 2, 2021, at 23:58, cyrus torros wrote: > > I have followed the respective guides to buil

Re: [cdesktopenv-devel] SPARC patch

2021-02-02 Thread Lev via cdesktopenv-devel
Hi Jon, Thanks for merging my patch and the pointer, I sent an inquiry to Mr. Howkins. Is there any objection to me reaching out to the SPI on behalf of the CDE project to see if they would be willing to assist us? Kind regards, Lev > On Feb 2, 2021, at 19:12, Jon Trulson wrote: > > On 2/1/2