Jeffrey Silverman wrote: > 1) How did you create the file in the first place? > "BOOTLOG.DAT...which I created to keep a log of ..." > > 2) Do other apps ask for this file ever? > > 3) Try deleting the .scribus directory equivalent for Windows. (I > don't know what this called on Windows, but on Linux it is > "/home/username/.scribus".) On Windows it is probably "C:\Documents > and Settings\username\scribus" or maybe "C:\Documents and > Settings\username\.scribus" but I don't use Windows. And then > restarting Scribus > > #3 is prolly yer best bet > > > > On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 8:59 PM, Robert Marma<robert_marma at yahoo.com> > wrote: >> Hello again, >> At the risk of bothering you once again, I am writing to the group with yet >> another problem. I recently installed version 1.3.3.14svn and am slowly >> delving into the intracies of using the app. However, I have noticed what I >> hope is merely a minor anomaly. Before the application window and the New >> Document dialog appear it asks for a file called BOOTLOG.DAT, which I had on >> my system before I used my Asus recovery disc to reinstall Windows XP. The >> file, which I created to keep a log of boot dates and times at bootup, >> should not be there now, since I never reinstalled it after reinstalling >> Windows. However, the real questions are: (1) "Why is Scribus asking for >> this file in the first place?" and (2) "If Scribus really needs such a >> file, should I re-install the one I had?" >> I apologize if I am bothering you with what might appear to be trivial >> problems, but please bear in mind that I am a Scribus "Newbie". >> Thanks again for your time and patience. >> Bob
Scribus does not look for such a file, and does not contain "BOOTLOG.DAT" in its sources.. feel free to check them out from SVN at any time. $ grep -R BOOTLOG.DAT Version133x/* $ or for that matter for Version135: $ grep -R BOOTLOG.DAT Version135/* $ or trunk: $ grep -R BOOTLOG.DAT trunk/* $ Craig
