I did a test install on my second machine, which fortunately was my prvious
client, so usb and all was configured and working on that pc. So I moved my
craddle over and gave it a test after the install. The sync was a no-go.
After much trial and error, I tried downloading the source rpm for
gnome-pilot helix style and recompiled with the visor=yes option. That
nailed it. The sync worked. I still have an issue with cards not being
updated and it times out when backing up advantgo, heck the conduit does even
work. So we could say I have 3 problems, but the malsync is the lowest on my
list.
I figured I would then use the helix-update give evolution user preview a
run, I got dependency errors when it went to install. So I bagged the
evolution stuff for the moment. I may give Nautilus a shot and then go back
to evolution. I still have decided if I am going to put this on my main
client yet
I got lucky and figured out how to add gnome to the kdm menu, then I saw an
an email that pass through this group yesterday that detailed how to get
helix-gnome into the kdm menu. It was exactly the same steps I followed.
Sort of I put the wrong exec in the first time.
I have sound on the other machine, but is running a sound blaster live card
and that thing has never missed on Mandrake. The machine with no sound under
gnome has the intel on-board sound card. If I get all else under gnome, I
may live with out sound if it isn't there and switch to kde for multi-media
stuff.
On Sunday 11 February 2001 19:57, Neal Lippman wrote:
> I tried the Ximian Gnome install too; it was hard to do because the d/l of
> the files using their automated installer kept hanging and needing to be
> restarted. Once I had everything d/l'd and installed, I made the ?mistake
> of telling it to keep my current login manager (kdm); when I tried to relog
> in, neither gnome nor sawfish were in the choices for desktops.
>
> I also tried d'l'ing just Evolution to install just that (I have all the
> base gnome libraries installed from the original MDK install, so I figured
> I had the support libraries I would need, but was put off by the negativity
> of the install README, so I decided to bail and wait until version 1.0
> comes out.
>
> On thing I do note, though, is when I log in to gnome from kdm, I do seem
> to have sound ...
>
> On Sunday 11 February 2001 11:54, Bill Piety wrote:
> > I have a stable Ximian (Helix) Gnome, with Nautilus & Evolution (which
> > is great). According to the Evo mailing lists, the pilot sync'ing works
> > - don't have one myself. Are you using the stock CD Gnome? If so it may
> > be worth your time to 'upgrade'. As for the sound in Gnome, for some
> > reason I have to keep Gmix active for sound - that's a mystery I haven't
> > been able to solve. I'm using Alsa drivers for my AC97, but check a
> > mixer anyway. Doesn't seem to matter which wm I try, either.
> >
> > On 10 Feb 2001 21:05:56 -0500, Jerry Sternesky wrote:
> > > I have a stock 7.2 install, X 4.02, all the update patches except for
> > > cups. I keep getting dependency errors when I try to install that.
> > > Another issue for another time. Does anyone have a stable gnome? I
> > > installed, both KDE and Gnome, I have full sound in KDE, none in gnome.
> > > When ever I exit gnome x-windows crashes. I compiled gnome-pilot with
> > > --enable-usb-visror=yes and gnome-pilot-conduits. I can get the visor
> > > to sync and get the user name, however, it errors on the office
> > > conduits when attempting a sync. When I try to configure any of the
> > > other conduits, it crashes and complains it is mis-configured.
> > >
> > > I am looking for a way to use my visor info in an intergrated desktop
> > > and gnome appeared to be ahead on this, but the issue with the desktop
> > > stability is not leaving a good impression.
> > >
> > > While jpilot is a nice application and functions well, it doesn't give
> > > me all I want. Any thoughts, suggestions?
> > >
> > > BTW on an old install, I didn't have much luck with kpilot so I figures
> > > I would give gnome a shot.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > Jerry
