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Scott Taylor wrote:
> Could someone help me with this problem?
>
> Thanks
>
> Scott
>
>
>
>>Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2004 11:06:27 +0000
>>To: shrike-list@(protected)
>>From: Scott Taylor <scott.taylor@(protected)>
>>Subject: Resetting X Window
>>
>>I downloaded the latest XFree86 RPM's from up2date, and now my settings
>>are a bit screwed up...for instance:
>>
>>1. The desktop is black and icons don't form properly, especially the
>>workspace switcher which is no longer split into 4. You can therefore not
>>switch between windows.
>>2. When using keys like backspace and arrows, you can no longer hold them
>>down to move any distance. You have to hit them repeatedly.
>>3. When logging out, you no longer get the options to reboot, shutdown etc
>>(although there is a later screen that does)
>>
>>Seems like everything is acting a bit weird, and I did not keep a record
>>of what RPM's were installed. I hope I do not have to reinstall my OS
>>
>>Regards
>>
>>Scott
>>
>>
>
> Scott Taylor
> Financial Accounting Manager
> Cancer Research UK
>
> 61 Lincoln's Inn Fields
> London WC2A 3PX
If you installed via up2date, you could check /var/log/up2date to see
what was downloaded.
You might also have a look at your logs for X, to see if they tell you
anything.
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regards,
shane
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