On Saturday 07 April 2007 10:49, Michael Pobega wrote: > > > > The Gnome option doesn't appear under the "Session Type" option. I > > > > assume that I haven't installed all the packages needed for Gnome. > > > > What additional packages do I need? > > > > > > Maybe the gnome-session package? Try that one it, I think it's the > > > right package. > > > > gnome-core depends on gnome-session, so it should be installed. It is > > the right package as it provides /usr/share/xsessions/gnome.desktop . > > I'm not sure how kdm detects that file, it might need a restart or > > reload first. > > I figured that, but you never know; Better off double checking the > package before assuming it's installed. Being safe is better than > being sorry!
And you would be exactly right in doing so! That was my problem. As stated previously I had used aptitude to install the gnome-core but there was still no Gnome option. I just installed gnome-session using aptitude and now all is will. In fact I am using Gnome as I send this message. Thanks again, Randy -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
