Re: GNUstep on debian

[Andreas Höschler]

Hello,

> > 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!?
>
> I am not too familiar about X myself, so this isn't a very good answer but...
>
> IIRC, the .xsessions file in the user's $HOME should be automatically read
> if the X session is started via XDM, GDM, KDM, etc.
>
> This blog entry may be of some help if you wish to create an XDM or GDM
> session entry:
>
> http://www.webweavertech.com/ovidiu/weblog/archives/000327.html

I did 

	dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorg 

and installed gnome. This solved the problem! I haven't managed to get Window Maker to run yet, but at least I can login now with gnome and start GNUstep applications.

Thanks,

Andreas