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FS#14472 - GDM xnest configuration error

Attached to Project: Arch Linux
Opened by Mark (neolith2099) - Monday, 27 April 2009, 03:16 GMT
Last edited by Allan McRae (Allan) - Sunday, 31 May 2009, 08:21 GMT
Task Type Bug Report
Category Packages: Extra
Status Closed
Assigned To No-one
Architecture All
Severity Medium
Priority Normal
Reported Version
Due in Version Undecided
Due Date Undecided
Percent Complete 100%
Votes 0
Private No

Details

Package Information
Name = gdm
Version = 2.20.10

Description:
GDM default xnest configuration setting is incorrect resulting in failure to start gdm in nested X sessions.

Steps to reproduce:
This error can be reproduced by running the command 'gdmflexiserver --xnest' in an X terminal
- or -
While logged into the GNOME Desktop Environment, using the menu item located in Applications->System Tools->New Login in a Window

Patch:
The xnest setting in defaults.conf is lacking the correct setting. The attached patch will correct the issue which will allow nested gdm X sessions.

Build Script:
An updated PKGBUILD script that applies the patch prior to building is also attached.
   defaults.conf-xnest.patch (0.1 KiB)
   PKGBUILD (2.2 KiB)
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Closed by  Allan McRae (Allan)
Sunday, 31 May 2009, 08:21 GMT
Reason for closing:  Duplicate
Additional comments about closing:   FS#12475 

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