On boot up After the grub menu I have to "ctrl + alt F2" and log in fast because the display manager don't lode , otherwise no desktop. desktop boot is slow and sluggish.
what have I done?
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get upgrade
sudo apt-get dist-upgrade
sudo apt-get build-dep aptitude
sudo apt-get install aptitude
sudo aptitude build-dep
sudo aptitude full-upgrade
sudo apt-get build-dep [display manager]
sudo aptitude reinstall [display manager]
sudo apt-get purge [package-name]
I did this 2 times to get rid of metacity and compiz
sudo aptitude install [package name]
For compiz
http://journalxtra.com/linux/desktop...-desktop-back/
Site for the info I used above.
some clarification
If I don't ctrl + alt F2 and log in viea the control command I get sent to the welcome menu and that's it, I could log in after but I end up with basic control,,,,
Even though i can get to my deskttop every thing is broken and error messages aplenty, How do I fix this?
Google results are slim and I cant seem to find anything like this out there
From what I understand of Linux, I don't need to re-install, because it can be fixed, I just lack the noilge to do it.
So can you and will you pleas help me.
If I am not giving you info tell me what you need.
Ps caja not working right ether, next time I reboot or start my system I will give you the messig I get on log in.
guys, Normally I don't bumb things things,,,,
I have found many useful tools in the past, Because my system is so f@(ked, yet I still can use it, I have learned what I am using is 3 or 4 layers.... that I don't need.... it just some fancy graphics, I want it fixed but....
Command line is where my system main function is, this problem is not messing with it, Its controlled by it. XD
If that's the case then It can be fix
But I do not understand a nufe to think further.
If I have a clue to work though this.... I can even fetch you more information, I just need to know what to type, maby blog or something all-rading addressed this?
but pleas, I feel like I am on a cliff.....
Okay installing a new display manger, I found one that works, still some wrinkles though.
Last night I uninstalled it because I figured there was something better. It set me back a step or two.
But to be able to see a problem adds depth to my plight, though I still need to fix thoughs wrinkles.
I need help setting compiz as my main, I found out adding to my start up line this
compiz
compiz --replace
a ill advised yet common misconception on how to do it. From what I understand I need to go configure some stuff.
But I need better guidance.
hear is my Os
linux mint 17
gdm
mate desktop
compiz
I have every thing fixed but... I need to start every thing in commands at the moment.
I need help to...
1, make sure gdm is communicating with the x-thing in start up.
2, I need compiz to be loaded up automatically at start up.
3, smooth out any remaing wrinkles if any still exist.
Where do I need to look for this in mint 17?
guys for you its been two day, for me its been 4, just because how I have been sleeping.
I have gone far from derp cents I 1st posted in Linuxquestions.org
You probably can read the progression fum the two post... I have done this myself with help from Google.
My biggest problem though is finding the information, Ways to fix the problem and the solutions are scattered to thin. Some times I find ways to fix this but they don't always work for me, or theirs a lack of detail and I need to play riddle me this. Crap I ended up downloading pakman by mistake trying to run a diagnostic tool that's not supported.... long story.
I ant using the easiest methods to do this, If I would of done this the easy way I would of installed mint 17 mate, and not have to configure mint 17 cinnamon to mate with all the bells and whistles.
But I don't want to delete all of my stuff or lose it... to much work. I got game data and stuff i want, I rather just fix this mess and have it set up to what I like, besides once its fixed then I wont have to worry about it. Never mind I don't have any back up media to pray with..
except for the installer that is.
so anything to help me make this easier?
