first install of mandriva 2008

numero7 · 01-19-2008, 04:04 PM

hello,
after this first install, i have some questions:
- emacs is not installed?
- firefox and thunderbird are installed. can i install seamonkey?
- windows do not become active nor raised as the cursor goes in front of them: what option must i select in the control center?
- i selected 1 desktop, but i got 4! in what file is this information stored?

jailbait · 01-19-2008, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by numero7

- emacs is not installed?
- firefox and thunderbird are installed. can i install seamonkey?

The gui version of the Mandriva package manager is called RPMDrake. Open RPMDrake by clicking on Mandriva control center -> Software Management -> RPMDrake (Install Software) and see if emacs and seamonkey are on the list of software that you can install.

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Originally Posted by numero7

- windows do not become active nor raised as the cursor goes in front of them: what option must i select in the control center?

In the control center click on Desktops -> Window Behavior. Beside "Policy:" there is a down arrow. Click on the down arrow and select one of the 3 possible mouse focusing rules.

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Originally Posted by numero7

- i selected 1 desktop, but i got 4! in what file is this information stored?

In the control center select Desktops -> Multiple Desktops

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Steve Stites

numero7 · 01-20-2008, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by jailbait

The gui version of the Mandriva package manager is called RPMDrake. Open RPMDrake by clicking on Mandriva control center -> Software Management -> RPMDrake (Install Software) and see if emacs and seamonkey are on the list of software that you can install.

In the control center click on Desktops -> Window Behavior. Beside "Policy:" there is a down arrow. Click on the down arrow and select one of the 3 possible mouse focusing rules.

In the control center select Desktops -> Multiple Desktops

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Steve Stites

thank you, but i have already done that.
i'd like to know if it is only on my installation or a bug?
does it work on your mandriva?

GlennsPref · 01-20-2008, 04:27 AM

It works on My install.

Firstly, Have you been able to install seamonkey?

you may need to update your rpm database, easyurpmi is good for that if you haven't done so before.

Second, did you get the focus follows mouse to work?

control center/desktop/window behaviour/focus and
Control center/peripherals/mouse/

Multiple desktops, are found control center/desktop/multiple desktops, as mentioned above.

If you're using compiz the setting may be there instead.

Look through compiz settings manager.

Cheers, Glenn

numero7 · 01-23-2008, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by GlennsPref

It works on My install.

Firstly, Have you been able to install seamonkey?

yes, i did. it works!

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you may need to update your rpm database, easyurpmi is good for that if you haven't done so before.

i updated my packages, but emacs is not listed.

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Second, did you get the focus follows mouse to work?

no,i didn't.
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control center/desktop/window behaviour/focus and
Control center/peripherals/mouse/

Multiple desktops, are found control center/desktop/multiple desktops, as mentioned above.

If you're using compiz the setting may be there instead.

Look through compiz settings manager.

Cheers, Glenn[/QUOTE]

ernie · 01-23-2008, 04:09 PM

It sounds to me as if you need to set up the Mandriva Internet Software Media Sources. I have written an article on my LQ Blog which may help better explain why you should consider this step.

HTH,

numero7 · 01-26-2008, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ernie

It sounds to me as if you need to set up the Mandriva Internet Software Media Sources. I have written an article on my LQ Blog which may help better explain why you should consider this step.

HTH,

now i got emacs and glibcxx for klibido.
thank you for your help.