On Thu, Jan 05, 2006 at 10:53:27PM -0500, Chinook wrote: > Etch with kernel 2.6.12-1-686 (2.6.12-10) Gnome desktop > ........................................................ > > I've got all the important issues satisfied for now. That is except for > the Synaptic "Not Authenticated" issue - having tried the suggested > solutions without success I'm waiting for the dust to settle :-) > > Anyway, I'm back to putting up the hearts card game for "She who must be > obeyed." Installing the download balks at not having KDE installed. > After the various issues I've had, Im back to a simple Gnome desktop and > have no desire to put up KDE for all its bells and whistles (don't blame > it - just don't need it). > That's fine. You're building the hearts game from scratch IIRC because it isn't a Debian package. You may need qt development libraries / other KDE dev type "stuff" and build-essential can't hurt (the meta package that pulls in the basics for package development and compilation etc.)
> The question is that, even if I don't use it otherwise, can I have some > minimum KDE installed, install the hearts program and run it in my Gnome > desktop?? > It may not be an issue any more - but watch out for sound problems. Historically, the two desktops have tended to fight over sound resources: if your sound suddenly stops working altogether, it's probably two competing sound deamons :) > Any thoughts appreciated. > You're welcome :) Andy -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
