Font Size
I'm running Potato here with XFree86 v3.3.6-11 and KDE 2.1.1. KDE itself seems to be fine, but what I'm having a problem with is non-KDE X applications (e.g., ical and grip). In particular the font size seems to be too big and I can't seem to find a way to adjust this within KDE's own control mechanisms. How might I correct this? -- -- Michael | mfaurot | Cogito ergo I'm right and you're wrong. -- Blair Faurot | atww.org | Houghton
Re: task-kde only marginally useful
Isn't there a command line tool that lets you grab fields out of the dpkg DB, so you could generate a list of packages that include (say) kdelibs3 in the Depends: line... or does it only work with /var/lib/dpkg/status and not available, or does apt's *cache.bin need to get involved and no one has worked on it? apt-cache? Ya, that looks about right (gotta read and play still), not what I was thinking of (grep-dctrl, perhaps), maybe better. - Bruce
Re: Struggling to set up a development environment
On Thu, 5 Apr 2001 16:28:05 -0600, you wrote:
However, with debian storing the libraries in different places, and
(maybe) kmail latest CVS needing I am not sure where to start.
huh? why does debian store the libraries in different places?
I thought that if you didn't set ./configure --prefix= then things got
built into /usr/local/kde/{lib,bin,share ...}
My misunderstanding here is partially at the root of my problem
[...]
[...]
Can I have some simple advice as to where to start this process.
simple advice:
If youre going to try building anything out of CVS HEAD branch (ie what
will become 2.2) you need to build and install kdelibs from the same branch
first.
I am trying to build out of the CVS HEAD branch
In my original post (not quoted in your reply) I tried building
kdelibs, but was getting a failure in kio/ftp with ftp.cc failing to
compile. It complained that QString QApplication::translate .
(can't remember the exact string right now) in qapplication.h was
trying to cast a char * to a QString (again not sure if this was exact
problem, but it was something like this).
Now I assume that there is something wrong with my headers for
libqt-dev rather than there being a real error in kdelibs. This is
where I was worrying about directories and maybe setting QTDIR
environment variables etc. In other words my overall confusion about
directories etc that I started my post with.
So by simple advice I meant both what you have given me in terms of
where to break the link between .debs and source from CVS (thank you)
and some clue as to whether I need to set these environment variables
and what to.
The secondary problem - which I didn't articulate at all in the
original message was how to get this lot recognised as a project
within kdevelop. I tried building a project with the wizard and
custom settings, but I am then not sure how to set it up so that it
recognises all the files within. In order to add files to the project
it seems to need to copy them from where ever they are into the
project directory (despite trying to set the project directory as the
one the source is already in).
Alan
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http://www.chandler.u-net.com
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Re: Struggling to set up a development environment
However, with debian storing the libraries in different places, and
(maybe) kmail latest CVS needing I am not sure where to start.
huh? why does debian store the libraries in different places?
I thought that if you didn't set ./configure --prefix= then things got
built into /usr/local/kde/{lib,bin,share ...}
My misunderstanding here is partially at the root of my problem
ohh...yes...default goes elsewhere... however most distro's drop stuff
in /usr as that's FHS.
Can I have some simple advice as to where to start this process.
simple advice:
If youre going to try building anything out of CVS HEAD branch (ie what
will become 2.2) you need to build and install kdelibs from the same branch
first.
I am trying to build out of the CVS HEAD branch
In my original post (not quoted in your reply) I tried building
kdelibs, but was getting a failure in kio/ftp with ftp.cc failing to
compile. It complained that QString QApplication::translate .
(can't remember the exact string right now) in qapplication.h was
trying to cast a char * to a QString (again not sure if this was exact
problem, but it was something like this).
Now I assume that there is something wrong with my headers for
libqt-dev rather than there being a real error in kdelibs. This is
where I was worrying about directories and maybe setting QTDIR
environment variables etc. In other words my overall confusion about
directories etc that I started my post with.
no...the problem is most likely with kdelibs...welcome to the world of
CVS HEAD. it breaks constantly... If the problem was with QT qt-copy
would have been patched already..which it hasn't.
So by simple advice I meant both what you have given me in terms of
where to break the link between .debs and source from CVS (thank you)
and some clue as to whether I need to set these environment variables
and what to.
if you use HEAD CVS, be prepared for it to not work, work, or be totally
incompatable with anything else at any point in time...remember it's not
even beta yet.
The secondary problem - which I didn't articulate at all in the
original message was how to get this lot recognised as a project
within kdevelop. I tried building a project with the wizard and
custom settings, but I am then not sure how to set it up so that it
recognises all the files within. In order to add files to the project
it seems to need to copy them from where ever they are into the
project directory (despite trying to set the project directory as the
one the source is already in).
I cant' answer this..I know jack about kdevelop...sorry.
Ivan
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Konqueror and image maps
Hi I am having problems with Konqueror and a web sit with imagfe maps. It loads the image map OK but if I click on a link I get the error:- Mapping Server ErrorT This server encountered an error: Wrong number of arguments, client may not support ISMAP. The site is www.cisco.com, to reproduce the error go to www.cisco.com and choose Service and Support from the links. On the next page that is loaded try any of the links in the image map on the top of the page and the error is produced. It works fine with IE on Win2K and Mozilla and Netscape on LInux. I am running 2.2.r2 with the lates KDE debs for Ivan. Anyone know why this happens and how I can fix it as unfortunately my job is supporting Cisco products so its very annoying :( Thanks Pat
Fixed width font in kmail
Hello alltogether!
For viewing and composing kmail messages on my Debian Potato, I would like to
use a fixed width font (becaus of some tables in my mails).
I tried sony-fixed but this looks extremely ugly especially when a mail
contains HTML code. Then the font is very big and it looks like on a dot
display (I can send you a screenshot, if it helps).
I did not find any other font to use... What is wrong with my preferences?
What can I do?
Thank you in advance for your help!
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Tschö, (o,o)
Kolja {`'}
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polling by konqueror
Hello everybody, it seems that konqueror expects the File Alteration Monitor and so it's falling back to polling directories for their content since Debian Linux has no fam/imon support. This puts a lot of unnecessary load on our network. What to do? ( I do not want recompile everything :-)) Thanks a lot for the help! Markus
Re: Konqueror and Secure pages
Like what I already have installed on the box? That's kind of my point... ii kdebase-crypto 2.1.1-0.potato KDE core applications (Crypto modules) On Tuesday 03 April 2001 08:13, Guillermo Castro wrote: Maybe you should try to install the kdebase-crypto package. I think with that, you should be set... Guillermo - Original Message - From: Shawn Garbett [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: debian-kde@lists.debian.org Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2001 9:40 AM Subject: Konqueror and Secure pages I couldn't browse a secure website under Konqueror that I just installed 2.1.1. The web site mentions on kde mentions needing an OpenSSL installed. Which Debian package should I grab for this? Where do I get it? I looked for such in the sid distro of Debian and couldn't find it. Shawn Garbett -- Jaye Inabnit\ARS ke6sls/TELE: USA-707-442-6579\/A GNU-Debian linux user Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] WEB: http://www.qsl.net/ke6sls ICQ: 12741145 If it's stupid, but works, it ain't stupid. SHOUT JUST FOR FUN. Free software, in a free world, for a free spirit. Support freedom!
Huge file located
Hi folks,
I found a file taking up a considerable amount of HD. 1.3 Gigs worth!!
{jchammin} U=john
Dir=~ pts/3$ ls -al .kde/share/dev/zero
-rw---1 john john 1380931584 Mar 9 08:34 .kde/share/dev/zero
Anyone know how this may have happened and how I can get rid of it safely?
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Problem with fonts
I upgraded to kde 2.1.1 and now I am having some problems with fonts. I made sure that all my original fonts have been installed. I use a font server because I also use xterms to access some programs. In kde they look fine. In netscape they are so small that I can hardly read them on a 17 monitor. In staroffice some fonts are drawn so porly that you cannot read them. Has anyone else fixed this yet? Thanks. -- Brian Schramm http://www.linuxexpert.org [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Fixed width font in kmail
Kolja == Kolja Brix [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Kolja Hello alltogether! Kolja For viewing and composing kmail messages on my Debian Potato, I would like to Kolja use a fixed width font (becaus of some tables in my mails). Kolja I tried sony-fixed but this looks extremely ugly especially when a mail Kolja contains HTML code. Then the font is very big and it looks like on a dot Kolja display (I can send you a screenshot, if it helps). Kolja I did not find any other font to use... What is wrong with my preferences? Kolja What can I do? Adobe Courier in 12pt looks nice... Tschö :-) -- Hubert Palme [EMAIL PROTECTED]
upper/lowercase
Is there a way to tell linux, not to care about upper/lowercase in a certain filesystem? Following problem: I get CDROM's with some doc's in HTML and/or/ PDF. Since the guys who make them are using window$, the first letter of the filename is uppercase and all others are lowercase (How neat and convinient!). The link however are either all upper or all lowercase. So they won't be found! Any hints are really appreciated; I don't want to boot into ... for reading doc's!! Matth
Re: Konqueror and image maps
On Apr 06 2001, Pat Colbeck wrote: The site is www.cisco.com, to reproduce the error go to www.cisco.com and choose Service and Support from the links. On the next page that is loaded try any of the links in the image map on the top of the page and the error is produced. Perfectly reproducible here with the latest packages on potato and some packages from testing (glibc), X 3.3.6. []s, Roger... -- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Rogerio Brito - [EMAIL PROTECTED] - http://www.ime.usp.br/~rbrito/ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
Re: Fixed width font in kmail
On Apr 06 2001, Kolja Brix wrote: I did not find any other font to use... What is wrong with my preferences? What can I do? Depending on your version of X, you can install a truetype font server or use X's own truetype fonts engine, grab some truetype fonts from a Windows machine and use Courier New for displaying your messages. []s, Roger... -- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Rogerio Brito - [EMAIL PROTECTED] - http://www.ime.usp.br/~rbrito/ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
Re: upper/lowercase
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Am Freitag, 6. April 2001 22:17 schrieb matthschulz: Is there a way to tell linux, not to care about upper/lowercase in a certain filesystem? Following problem: I get CDROM's with some doc's in HTML and/or/ PDF. Since the guys who make them are using window$, the first letter of the filename is uppercase and all others are lowercase (How neat and convinient!). The link however are either all upper or all lowercase. So they won't be found! Any hints are really appreciated; I don't want to boot into ... for reading doc's!! take a look at man mount, section Mount options for iso9660 maybe check=relaxed may help. Another way: tell the guys how to write those stuff correct. If they are not dumb they'll learn it. HS -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.0.4 (GNU/Linux) Comment: For info see http://www.gnupg.org iD8DBQE6zjErzvr6q9zCwcERAsC/AJ970tSQbRjea1jV9I26o++EEDvg2gCghh+E aKOA/S21QbVX9U0b7l6AEi4= =GLbp -END PGP SIGNATURE-
Yet Another Font Problem...
Hello, I've got a problem with KDE 2.1.1 on Sid (surprise ! :-) Judging from the number of font-related messages on this list, I'm not the first... Anyway, I crafted through the January to April archive without finding something that looks like my problem. So I subscribed and here I am, with a new hope ;-) Here's the problem: KDE displays all my fonts (at least it displays their _names_ in the font selection widgets), but they are all rendered identically (they look as Helvetica, with the rare exception of misc-fixed, which is rendered correctly). No matter which font I choose, I end up with helvetica! I tried turning off AA in the Control Center, switching from xfs to xfs-xtt, disabling the font server and using the FontPath directives, rebuilding the fonts.(dir|alias) files, using that good ol' `xset fp rehash', removing my ~/.kde, etc., to no avail :( I did found a bug like this one in the KDE bug database (bug #18876), but it has been closed by the maintainer, because it was caused by a misconfigured X, according to him. But only KDE applications are affected by this problem. Firing up The GIMP or Mozilla shows that the fonts are indeed correctly displayed. I can't figure out the source of the problem. For reference, here is my font catalogue: catalogue = /usr/lib/X11/fonts/75dpi, /usr/lib/X11/fonts/100dpi, /usr/lib/X11/fonts/misc, /usr/lib/X11/fonts/Speedo, /usr/lib/X11/fonts/TrueType, /usr/lib/X11/fonts/Type1, /usr/share/fonts/truetype If someone had an idea about what I should do, where I should search, or even a `` You suck, the solution is explained in that file or at that URL '', I would be very happy. BTW, my mileage did vary with the different upgrades, one of them worked perfectly (it's a pity I cannot remember what version it was :( except for Konqueror that seems so broken it cannot display anything but helvetica. Too bad because KDE is great but in such conditions, it's unusable... Hope someone has the solution. Regards, JB/WSA/JC -- Voici mon problème, j'ai deux PCs relies par des cartes ethernet, configures avec le protocole PPP. -+- Romain in Guide du linuxien pervers - Ils sont fous ces romains ! -+-
Re: konqeror bugs of note *stable*
This one is mine, Ivan. Can get to the login screen, but cannot login. The site puts out a little java window when the pw and username entered do not match. The frame shows up in konq, but nothing shows up in the frame, and the login url remains. The above url came from the other side of the login as rendered in Netscape. The time out feature on the server side forces return to the login screen (as it should). your going to want to take this up directly with KDE then. It would be a waste of time to use me as a middleman on this. I have no way of explaining things to KDE since I can't even verify this since it requires an account and all. Ivan -- Ivan E. Moore II [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://snowcrash.tdyc.com GPG KeyID=90BCE0DD GPG Fingerprint=F2FC 69FD 0DA0 4FB8 225E 27B6 7645 8141 90BC E0DD
Re: Yet Another Font Problem...
On Sat, Apr 07, 2001 at 01:25:53AM +0200, Joe Blow wrote:
I've got a problem with KDE 2.1.1 on Sid (surprise ! :-) Judging from
the number of font-related messages on this list, I'm not the first...
Anyway, I crafted through the January to April archive without finding
something that looks like my problem. So I subscribed and here I am,
with a new hope ;-)
Here's the problem: KDE displays all my fonts (at least it displays
their _names_ in the font selection widgets), but they are all rendered
identically (they look as Helvetica, with the rare exception of
misc-fixed, which is rendered correctly). No matter which font I
choose, I end up with helvetica! I tried turning off AA in the Control
Center, switching from xfs to xfs-xtt, disabling the font server and
using the FontPath directives, rebuilding the fonts.(dir|alias) files,
using that good ol' `xset fp rehash', removing my ~/.kde, etc., to no
avail :(
I did found a bug like this one in the KDE bug database (bug #18876),
but it has been closed by the maintainer, because it was caused by a
misconfigured X, according to him. But only KDE applications are
affected by this problem. Firing up The GIMP or Mozilla shows that the
fonts are indeed correctly displayed. I can't figure out the source of
the problem. For reference, here is my font catalogue:
catalogue = /usr/lib/X11/fonts/75dpi,
/usr/lib/X11/fonts/100dpi,
/usr/lib/X11/fonts/misc,
/usr/lib/X11/fonts/Speedo,
/usr/lib/X11/fonts/TrueType,
/usr/lib/X11/fonts/Type1,
/usr/share/fonts/truetype
If someone had an idea about what I should do, where I should search,
or even a `` You suck, the solution is explained in that file or at
that URL '', I would be very happy. BTW, my mileage did vary with the
different upgrades, one of them worked perfectly (it's a pity I cannot
remember what version it was :( except for Konqueror that seems so
broken it cannot display anything but helvetica. Too bad because KDE is
great but in such conditions, it's unusable...
Hope someone has the solution.
qt-fonts-HOWTO.html
XftConfig.example
both files should have come installed with either konsole or konqueror
or kdebase itself. (ie /usr/share/doc/{kdebase,konsole,konqueror})
The important thing to remember, font servers play 0 role in this, it is
all controlled by /etc/X11/XftConfig and ~/.xftconfig, as far as AA
fonts go.
HTH
Gordon Sadler
