We had a similar problem earlier, discussed here https://groups.google.com/g/tiddlywiki/c/rXzdNBF7Ozg/m/uxNOfqY-AwAJ
I am using linux mint myself and start tiddlydesktop from an icon (programstarter) on my desktop. The first time I start it, it takes quite some time. Birthe On Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 8:22:35 PM UTC+2 LinuxNoob wrote: > I've tried following the guide but I'm still having trouble with the > installation. I think that the trouble is with the following step I've > written below, that makes the nw file executable: > > In the TiddlyDesktop folder, update the file permissions of the > Linux TiddlyDesktop Linux executable. > sudo chmod +x nw > > When I follow through with the following step, which is: > > Finally, start up the TiddlyDesktop executable application up on > your Linux PC. > ./nw > > I get this message in the terminal: > > ./nw: error while loading shared libraries: libgconf-2.so.5: cannot > open shared object file: No such file or directory > > Thanks in advance. > > > On Friday, June 4, 2021 at 2:37:43 AM UTC-4 [email protected] wrote: > >> Hello and welcome! >> >> 2 things: >> >> 1) There is a known bug when trying to create a new TiddlyWiki file from >> within TiddlyDesktop. >> 2) Follow the steps outlined in the below link, including the downloading >> and renaming of the HTML file, and you should be good :) You can download >> the zip file via the browser initially if you want/it is easier. Still use >> the terminal for the other steps though. >> >> https://www.addictivetips.com/ubuntu-linux-tips/get-tiddlywiki-on-linux/ >> >> On Friday, June 4, 2021 at 2:13:38 AM UTC-4 LinuxNoob wrote: >> >>> I've just transitioned to Linux so I'm still a noob at figuring out even >>> the basics. If I understood the installation instructions properly, I am to >>> unzip the file after downloading it, and then run /nw >>> >>> That didn't work, so tried to get it to launch by using the terminal. I >>> navigated to the TiddlyDesktop file, and then wrote ./nw and that launched >>> the program. Unfortunately the program isn't running as intended. When I >>> ran the command in the terminal this error message appeared on the terminal: >>> https://imgur.com/a/xnHStTf >>> >>> Also the program itself isn't working properly. As soon as I click on >>> create new wiki I get this page, which I'm unable to close by clicking on >>> the exit button on the top right corner >>> https://imgur.com/a/1wiCj5X >>> >>> I have to use the system monitor to manually shut down the nw file in >>> order to exit this file. >>> >>> If anyone can help me with this I'd be very grateful. >>> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TiddlyWiki" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/tiddlywiki/1fbf802f-980c-48ca-94d7-e1fef20ea5fen%40googlegroups.com.
