Bug#213851: Updating xfree86 on testing breaks some fonts
On Fri, Apr 23, 2004 at 12:17:31PM -0500, Branden Robinson wrote: > tag 213851 + moreinfo unreproducible > thanks > > On Thu, Oct 02, 2003 at 08:28:54PM -0700, Mason Thomas wrote: > > Package: xfree86 > > Version: 4.2.1-11 > > > > After upgrading from xfree86 4.2.1-6 to xfree86 4.2.1-11 (during an > > apt-get upgrade), I have encountered font problems with various X > > packages. For example, running xcalc from a terminal results in the > > following error message: > > > > Warning: Cannot convert string "-adobe-symbol-*-*-*-*-*-120-*-*-*-*-*-*" > > to type FontStruct > > Warning: Unable to load any usable ISO8859 font > > Warning: Unable to load any usable ISO8859 font > > Segmentation fault > > > > I receive a similar error from gv (with a different font listed) and > > xfontsel (no font listed), and other X programs. > > I cannot reproduce this problem with any of these clients. > > XFree86 4.3.0-7 is now in Debian unstable (sid) and testing (sarge). > Are you still experiencing this problem? > I have since removed and re-installed Debian, and am currently using testing. I have not had the problem since. I did some hunting through mailing lists at the time and found similar reports (e.g., for BSD) from years ago, but without any real resolution. Anyway, since I no longer have the problem and since I have no recipe to reproduce it, you might as well close the bug report. -Mason
Bug#237574: using udev?
From: Peter Samuelson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2004 01:57:14 +0000 [Mason Thomas] > I have /dev/input/mice, and /dev/input/mouse0 to mouse4. I changed the > entry for the mouse in the "Input devices" section of the XF86Config-4 file > to try each of those devices, but none of them made any difference. Still > can't start gdm. If you can't start gdm with /dev/input/mice, in all probability it is because the kernel module 'mousedev' is not loaded. Along with the 'psmouse' module, that should give you a functional mouse. (In case you are curious: 'mousedev' is the frontend, 'psmouse' is the backend, 'input' is the glue between them, and is auto-loaded.) Peter Thank you! If I add a 'mousedev' line to /etc/modules, then gdm starts up OK. I suppose this is a kernel-2.6 package bug then? Interestingly enough, though, the mouse doesn't work. For whatever reason, adding mousedev to /etc/modules causes psmouse to be not loaded. If I also add a 'psmouse' line to /etc/modules, then X and the mouse both work fine. Again, thanks, -Mason _ Get business advice and resources to improve your work life, from bCentral. http://special.msn.com/bcentral/loudclear.armx
Bug#237574: using udev?
From: Amit shah <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Bug#237574: using udev? Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2004 12:48:57 +0530 If you're using udev with 2.6, you'll have /dev/input/mousen. Update the /etc/X11/XF86Config-4 file with the appropriate entry. -- Amit Shah I have /dev/input/mice, and /dev/input/mouse0 to mouse4. I changed the entry for the mouse in the "Input devices" section of the XF86Config-4 file to try each of those devices, but none of them made any difference. Still can't start gdm. -Mason _ Create a Job Alert on MSN Careers and enter for a chance to win $1000! http://msn.careerbuilder.com/promo/kaday.htm?siteid=CBMSN_1K&sc_extcmp=JS_JASweep_MSNHotm2
Bug#237574: #237574 X cannot start under kernel 2.6.3
From: Christian Guggenberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re:#237574 X cannot start under kernel 2.6.3 Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2004 13:16:59 +0100 On 12.03.2004 13:03 Debian Bug Tracking System wrote: Debian Bug report logs - #237574 X cannot start under kernel 2.6.3 Since kernel 2.6.3 has recently become available to testing, I installed it and booted. The kernel was unable to startup gdm, and I also could not "startx". The 2.4 kernels do not appear to have this problem. The kernel log complains about errors with XFree86, so that is why I am submitting it under this package. [...] (II) Keyboard "Generic Keyboard" handled by legacy driver (**) Option "Protocol" "PS/2" (**) Configured Mouse: Protocol: "PS/2" (**) Option "CorePointer" (**) Configured Mouse: Core Pointer (**) Option "Device" "/dev/psaux" (EE) xf86OpenSerial: Cannot open device /dev/psaux No such device. (EE) Configured Mouse: cannot open input device (EE) PreInit failed for input device "Configured Mouse" (II) UnloadModule: "mouse" (**) Option "Protocol" "ImPS/2" (**) Generic Mouse: Protocol: "ImPS/2" (**) Option "SendCoreEvents" "true" (**) Generic Mouse: always reports core events (**) Option "Device" "/dev/input/mice" (EE) xf86OpenSerial: Cannot open device /dev/input/mice No such device. (EE) Generic Mouse: cannot open input device (EE) PreInit failed for input device "Generic Mouse" (II) UnloadModule: "mouse" (WW) No core pointer registered Couldn't load XKB keymap, falling back to pre-XKB keymap No core pointer Fatal server error: failed to initialize core devices I guess, you don't have /dev/psaux available on your system. (maybe due to the new kernel + devfs ...) Please check, if there's /dev/misc/psaux. if true, then do a: ln -s /dev/misc/psaux /dev/psaux and see if X works again. - Christian I checked, and there _is_ an entry for /dev/psaux. There is not, however, an entry for /dev/misc/psaux. -Mason _ Get business advice and resources to improve your work life, from bCentral. http://special.msn.com/bcentral/loudclear.armx
Bug#213851: Updating xfree86 on testing breaks some fonts
Package: xfree86 Version: 4.2.1-11 After upgrading from xfree86 4.2.1-6 to xfree86 4.2.1-11 (during an apt-get upgrade), I have encountered font problems with various X packages. For example, running xcalc from a terminal results in the following error message: Warning: Cannot convert string "-adobe-symbol-*-*-*-*-*-120-*-*-*-*-*-*" to type FontStruct Warning: Unable to load any usable ISO8859 font Warning: Unable to load any usable ISO8859 font Segmentation fault I receive a similar error from gv (with a different font listed) and xfontsel (no font listed), and other X programs. xdm also starts up with a much bigger login dialog box than before. If I run the following command, then I no longer get the errors: xset -fp /usr/lib/X11/fonts/Type1 However, I don't see why I should have to do that. Here is a dump of 'xset q' (before doing the above path removal): Keyboard Control: auto repeat: onkey click percent: 0 LED mask: auto repeat delay: 660repeat rate: 25 auto repeating keys: 00ffdbbf fa9fffdffdff bell percent: 50bell pitch: 400bell duration: 100 Pointer Control: acceleration: 20/10threshold: 4 Screen Saver: prefer blanking: yesallow exposures: yes timeout: 600cycle: 600 Colors: default colormap: 0x20BlackPixel: 0WhitePixel: 65535 Font Path: unix/:7100,/usr/lib/X11/fonts/Type1,/usr/lib/X11/fonts/Speedo,/usr/lib/X11/fonts/misc,/usr/lib/X11/fonts/100dpi,/usr/lib/X11/fonts/75dpi Bug Mode: compatibility mode is disabled DPMS (Energy Star): Standby: 1200Suspend: 1800Off: 2400 DPMS is Enabled Monitor is On Font cache: hi-mark (KB): 1024 low-mark (KB): 768 balance (%): 70 Thanks for your attention. -Mason Thomas
Bug#213851: Updating xfree86 on testing breaks some fonts
Package: xfree86 Version: 4.2.1-11 After upgrading from xfree86 4.2.1-6 to xfree86 4.2.1-11 (during an apt-get upgrade), I have encountered font problems with various X packages. For example, running xcalc from a terminal results in the following error message: Warning: Cannot convert string "-adobe-symbol-*-*-*-*-*-120-*-*-*-*-*-*" to type FontStruct Warning: Unable to load any usable ISO8859 font Warning: Unable to load any usable ISO8859 font Segmentation fault I receive a similar error from gv (with a different font listed) and xfontsel (no font listed), and other X programs. xdm also starts up with a much bigger login dialog box than before. If I run the following command, then I no longer get the errors: xset -fp /usr/lib/X11/fonts/Type1 However, I don't see why I should have to do that. Here is a dump of 'xset q' (before doing the above path removal): Keyboard Control: auto repeat: onkey click percent: 0 LED mask: auto repeat delay: 660repeat rate: 25 auto repeating keys: 00ffdbbf fa9fffdffdff bell percent: 50bell pitch: 400bell duration: 100 Pointer Control: acceleration: 20/10threshold: 4 Screen Saver: prefer blanking: yesallow exposures: yes timeout: 600cycle: 600 Colors: default colormap: 0x20BlackPixel: 0WhitePixel: 65535 Font Path: unix/:7100,/usr/lib/X11/fonts/Type1,/usr/lib/X11/fonts/Speedo,/usr/lib/X11/fonts/misc,/usr/lib/X11/fonts/100dpi,/usr/lib/X11/fonts/75dpi Bug Mode: compatibility mode is disabled DPMS (Energy Star): Standby: 1200Suspend: 1800Off: 2400 DPMS is Enabled Monitor is On Font cache: hi-mark (KB): 1024 low-mark (KB): 768 balance (%): 70 Thanks for your attention. -Mason Thomas -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
