Re: how can i install gnome2 through console
James A. Harrison wrote: On Wed, 2007-10-24 at 23:06 +0900, Byung-Hee HWANG wrote: On Wed, 2007-10-24 at 12:30 +0200, Ananias Uushona wrote: I was installing gnome2 through x interface but I realize that its very hard especially to beginners but I got it right is that I did n't have the hardware names and specifications right now I want to do it automatically so it can detect the automatically so where do I begin to install it through console should I remove xorg packages or what first Please use pkg_add/pkg_delete instead of ports. It's very easy. That's all the way I install/remove gnome2. Of course it works through console. Ananias, For install, at the command prompt type this command as root: pkg_add -v -r gnome2-lite However! There is a caveat here. I'd say, sure, use pkg_add at first, because it's simple. However, bear in mind that ports exist. And also bear in mind that you cannot mix packages and ports, unless you want an inconsistent system. Ports are well worth learning. I remember when I started using them, they were confusing. But after I got used to them, I never, ever used/use anything other than ports. They start making sense after a while ;) I agree with James. I use portinstall which makes compiling everything a snap. Other people prefer different methods though. Compiling something large like Gnome takes a while, though. If you don't have the time go with packages. One thing that does bug me about the compiling process is that just occasionally distcc will throw a wobbler about something and I have no clue how to fix it. :^) I think perhaps distcc is just a little buggy. But that's a thread for another mailing list. Ananias [hi, by the way!], just to answer your question, do not remove Xorg as you will need it to support Gnome. Regards, Adam J Richardson ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: how can i install gnome2 through console
Ohhh yah that was usefull and I re-installed freebsd desktop wich is very easy I don thing this BSD desktop is for the administration by the way, u guys does anyone have UNIX exercise that one can use to practice coz I ran out of exercises on wht else to do am willing to learn am use to CCNA so I real need focusing areas on UNIX and what is the best EXAM to write about UNIX for the beginners? Yah thanks,\ ananias -Original Message- From: Adam J Richardson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 09, 2007 1:37 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: how can i install gnome2 through console James A. Harrison wrote: On Wed, 2007-10-24 at 23:06 +0900, Byung-Hee HWANG wrote: On Wed, 2007-10-24 at 12:30 +0200, Ananias Uushona wrote: I was installing gnome2 through x interface but I realize that its very hard especially to beginners but I got it right is that I did n't have the hardware names and specifications right now I want to do it automatically so it can detect the automatically so where do I begin to install it through console should I remove xorg packages or what first Please use pkg_add/pkg_delete instead of ports. It's very easy. That's all the way I install/remove gnome2. Of course it works through console. Ananias, For install, at the command prompt type this command as root: pkg_add -v -r gnome2-lite However! There is a caveat here. I'd say, sure, use pkg_add at first, because it's simple. However, bear in mind that ports exist. And also bear in mind that you cannot mix packages and ports, unless you want an inconsistent system. Ports are well worth learning. I remember when I started using them, they were confusing. But after I got used to them, I never, ever used/use anything other than ports. They start making sense after a while ;) I agree with James. I use portinstall which makes compiling everything a snap. Other people prefer different methods though. Compiling something large like Gnome takes a while, though. If you don't have the time go with packages. One thing that does bug me about the compiling process is that just occasionally distcc will throw a wobbler about something and I have no clue how to fix it. :^) I think perhaps distcc is just a little buggy. But that's a thread for another mailing list. Ananias [hi, by the way!], just to answer your question, do not remove Xorg as you will need it to support Gnome. Regards, Adam J Richardson __ NOD32 2648 (20071109) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
how can i install gnome2 through console
I was installing gnome2 through x interface but I realize that its very hard especially to beginners but I got it right is that I did n't have the hardware names and specifications right now I want to do it automatically so it can detect the automatically so where do I begin to install it through console should I remove xorg packages or what first? Please help Ananias Uushona ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: how can i install gnome2 through console
On Wed, 2007-10-24 at 23:06 +0900, Byung-Hee HWANG wrote: On Wed, 2007-10-24 at 12:30 +0200, Ananias Uushona wrote: I was installing gnome2 through x interface but I realize that its very hard especially to beginners but I got it right is that I did n't have the hardware names and specifications right now I want to do it automatically so it can detect the automatically so where do I begin to install it through console should I remove xorg packages or what first Please use pkg_add/pkg_delete instead of ports. It's very easy. That's all the way I install/remove gnome2. Of course it works through console. Ananias, For install, at the command prompt type this command as root: pkg_add -v -r gnome2-lite If you encounter strange problems, then send email again to freebsd-questions@freebsd.org ;; -- Byung-Hee HWANG * InZealBomb They shot him five times. But he's though. -- Santino Corleone, Chapter 2, page 79 ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: how can i install gnome2 through console
On Wed, 2007-10-24 at 23:06 +0900, Byung-Hee HWANG wrote: On Wed, 2007-10-24 at 12:30 +0200, Ananias Uushona wrote: I was installing gnome2 through x interface but I realize that its very hard especially to beginners but I got it right is that I did n't have the hardware names and specifications right now I want to do it automatically so it can detect the automatically so where do I begin to install it through console should I remove xorg packages or what first Please use pkg_add/pkg_delete instead of ports. It's very easy. That's all the way I install/remove gnome2. Of course it works through console. Ananias, For install, at the command prompt type this command as root: pkg_add -v -r gnome2-lite However! There is a caveat here. I'd say, sure, use pkg_add at first, because it's simple. However, bear in mind that ports exist. And also bear in mind that you cannot mix packages and ports, unless you want an inconsistent system. Ports are well worth learning. I remember when I started using them, they were confusing. But after I got used to them, I never, ever used/use anything other than ports. They start making sense after a while ;) James ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
