On Sat, 24 Jun 2000, you wrote:
> I seem to have a conflict that causes Mdk to perform poorly. No version
> I've tried to date runs well. This includes 6.0, boxed 6.1 PowerPack-which
> wouldn't install the first disk, and 7.0-2. Needless to say I am as
> frustrated as the kind folks who are privately trying to help me.
>
Did you try making sure you have the updated initscripts?
That's caused some problems in the past.
>
> Symptoms: The fontserver crashes in Gnome when I try to select a font from
> the pull down menu. I see many warnings and error messages about the
> screensaver Atlantis in Gnome. The GUI Netscape and Xterm will not open
> once an internet connection has been established. During boot ? is force
> checked. 0.1% is "non contiguous." Gnome help file warning error "NULL"
>
I don't know how you connect to the 'Net, but KPPP has a
little check box in the setup, under "IP" which has
"autoconfigure hostname from this IP." IF this is checked
in KPPP, you'll get the problems you've described with
programs refusing to open when you're on-line. Not sure
EXACTLY why this happens, but I know it's generally caused
because you've changed the name of your box and now your X
server can't connect....
>
> The monitor was never been correctly identified
> but once configured does not seem to cause any
> problems.
>
I generally don't bother with the auto-configured X
settings. IMNSHO, the auto-setup isn't "ready for
primetime" when it comes to setting up X. Maybe it's just
that I like to mix and match hardware, but I've found that
I generally have to use one of the X configuration utils to
set up my X.
>
> What is the answer and is there a solution? Do I have a timing or hardware
> conflict or a combination?
>
Probably a combination of the two. Or, maybe you're
expecting a bit too much from Linux. After all, it's not
quite at the same level of hardware detection and setup as
Windows 9x is.
John
