(Really solved) Lost xfce login on update

[cwbar_1]

Appologies to all.  The fix did not work.  Using the "gdmsetup" does not stick.   Changes are made but restart shows the settings revert. Going into the gdmsetup does not even work when using "activities >> set up GDM" in the gnome log in screen.  "Force version" is not available in Synaptic.  Short of re-installing and not updating, or living with the "Gnome PCLinuxos" log in screen, are there any other solutions?

[Joble]

I don't have my computer with me to check on this, but if you don't mind going a bit old school you can check the .desktop file for it and change the theme manually.
http://www.jirka.org/gdm-documentation/x1259.html

[Yankee]

I don't have my computer with me to check on this, but if you don't mind going a bit old school you can check the .desktop file for it and change the theme manually.
http://www.jirka.org/gdm-documentation/x1259.html

Can't someone upgrade the bad file out and upgrade the good file in on the
next upgrade.  My Flash upgraded OK but my portable (backup) drive has
the Gnome screen, from a different repo I think.    Curious.


Patrick013

[cwbar_1]

Thanks for the replies... I found (http://74.54.219.50/~lxgator/gnome/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1622&p=8931&hilit=gdmsetup&sid=612645dba042b6ca037c72d296d57baa#p8931) after searching for gdmsetup.   However, I am finding it impossible to rename the file in question.  (Do I use su, sudo, gksudo, or what? The command "rename" will not even work in "root terminal".)  It has been a while since I have used xfce and I seem to be lost.  I will try Joble's method and report back.  Thanks.  It never ceases to amaze me how helpful  the folks in this community are.

[Joble]

mv (path/filename) (path/newfilename)

Wow, good find there a linuxgator!  Thanks!  Will have to remember that.

[cwbar_1]

[xxxxx@localhost gdm]$ mv /etc/X11/gdm/custom.conf.rpmsave /etc/X11/gdm/custom.conf
mv: cannot move `/etc/X11/gdm/custom.conf.rpmsave' to `/etc/X11/gdm/custom.conf': Permission denied
[xxxxx@localhost gdm]$ gksudo mv /etc/X11/gdm/custom.conf.rpmsave /etc/X11/gdm/custom.conf

(gksudo:2980): GLib-CRITICAL **: g_str_has_prefix: assertion `str != NULL' failed
[baird@localhost gdm]$

This is the commands and outputs.  I think I am missing a package. (according to GLib-CRITICAL)  How do I find out which one?

[Joble]

No idea what that means.  mv is just mv.  Did you su to root first?

[cwbar_1]

Update last night fixed it all...I can "su" and gdmsetup works correctly..  (11 files updated including Draketools)

[Yankee]

Update last night fixed it all...I can "su" and gdmsetup works correctly..  (11 files updated including Draketools)

I just finished updating here and rebooted and the Gnome screen is still in here.
Which repo are you using ?


patrick

[cwbar_1]

I am using the http://ftp.uwsg.indiana.edu.....  After the last update, I was able at that point to follow previous directions to use gdmsetup to reset the screen.   I think the problem was that "su" and "root" authorization was not working.    Boot, run "gdmsetup," click on the "local" tab, and mark the pclinuxos 2010 checkbox.  Restart.

[Yankee]

I am using the http://ftp.uwsg.indiana.edu.....  After the last update, I was able at that point to follow previous directions to use gdmsetup to reset the screen.   I think the problem was that "su" and "root" authorization was not working.    Boot, run "gdmsetup," click on the "local" tab, and mark the pclinuxos 2010 checkbox.  Restart.

gdmsetup, got it.  Glad it has a GUI.

thanks for your reply,

Patrick