Re: GNUstep on debian

[Andreas Höschler]

Hi all,

> > The configure is not complaining about not finding the libraries, but 
> > not finding the header files.
> >
> > I guess if you find -name "jpeglib.h" you will not find it.
> >
> > apt-get install libjpeg62-dev
> >
> > will solve that issue. Same goes for all other libs that are needed. 
> > You need the -dev packages.
> >
> > With kind regards,
>
> Thanks a lot!
>
>         apt-get install libjpeg62-dev
>         apt-get install libtiff4-dev
>         apt-get install libpng12-dev
>
> solved the problem.

In the meanwhile I had to upgrade to debian etch (complete reinstall) 
for various reasons. I did install wmaker and xdm. I did not install 
GNUstep from the debian distribution but from latest svn. I was able to 
build GNUstep and our apps with no problem. Then I tried to login as 
root (only user) on the console (xdm) inorder to check whether anything 
works. The login screen vanishes and the X mousepointer appears for a 
few seconds. Then I am back at the login screen! :-(

I can't login at the graphical console. I can login via ssh or at 
another text console!?

Sorry, this is not really GNUstep related anymore, but if anybody has 
an idea why I can't login grafically I would appreciate to get a hint. 
I already checked /var/log/syslog but found no related error-message 
therein. I am a Solaris guy and have no idea of Linux. :-(

Thanks a lot!

Regards,

  Andreas