KDE and Gnome Issues

[jpgrdnr softhome net]

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>    1. Gnome and Kde problem (jpgrdnr softhome net)
>    2. Re: Gnome and Kde problem (Nils Philippsen) 
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> Date: Fri, 02 Apr 2004 10:48:16 -0700
> From: jpgrdnr softhome net
> Subject: Gnome and Kde problem
> To: fedora-desktop-list redhat com
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> Unable to start gnome or kde(as of Fedora Core Test 2). I get the startup
> "Fedora Core" without the icons and then a freeze (I am still able to Ctrl
> Alt Bkspace to the prompt). I've looked at the logs and have problems with
> the Alsa driver and the esound. I had gnome problems since RH 9.
> With Fedora Core 1 I could start kde by using gdm in root and then logging
> into root with the session being kde. Kde no longer works with this method.  
>
> Would a reinstall be a good recommend as opposed to an update?
> I'm running a Athlon XP1600+ /w 512 mgs ram, FX5600 (an Abit Siluro 256mb
> version)
> although I have gotten x to work (I dont see it being the video card)  
>
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> Any troubleshooting suggestions would be great because I have an IBM R40
> and FC T2 rocks on it!  
>
> Jon 


> Are you by chance using the nvidia supplied binary only drivers? 
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> BTW, your question might be better suited for fedora-test-list. 
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> Nils
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I've used both the nv and nvidia drivers to ill effect(not solving the 
failure to start Gnome).
I'll post the logs in a few...