On Tue, 2003-09-23 at 03:11, Derrick 'dman' Hudson wrote: > On Mon, Sep 22, 2003 at 10:12:30PM +0200, David Fokkema wrote: > | Hi group, > | > | How can I run xplanet with gnome without resorting to generating images > | over and over and using them as backdrop? I simply want to be able to > | see the root window in gnome. Then, I can use whatever program I like > | just as in any other window manager. > > Start that program _after_ gnome-session has painted the root window. > Then it won't be stomped on unless you change gnome's background in > the control center. (or just wait until xplanet updates the > background (if you use xplanetbg) and then it will overwrite the gnome > background)
No, it won't. At least not in sid. Xplanetbg is deprecated and its functionality is taken over by xplanet. Anyway, nothing happens, but when I quit gnome, I see the xplanet picture on the background. I also tried the virtual root window option, but that doesn't work as well, :-( > OTOH there may be a way to tell gnome not to touch the root window, > but I don't recall such. > > Or just don't run gnome-session. (I am using this alternative now > because I want a lighter-weight setup) Maybe I'll try that... Thanks, David -- Hi! I'm a .signature virus. Copy me into your ~/.signature to help me spread! -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
