ubuntu install

[ABD Computer Installations]

ashley maher wrote:
> G'day,
> 
> I've just completed an ubunut install.
> 
> The base fonts were not installed by default. X spat so I hand installed 
> them.
> 
> Now X is running I went to run the change desktop background using the 
> right mouse button. Nothing happened. So tried the drop down menu. This 
> came up with a "dial" then stopped.
> 
> Ideas gratefully recieved.
try from xterm
$ sudo gnome-control-panel
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Ashley
> 


-- 

Best Regards

Mohammad Kaan

ph: 0408 867 967
http://home.abdcomputers.net

Regarding tough new Spam laws that have taken effect in Apr 2004.
ABD Computer Installations hereby declares that this E-mail &
our E-mail system is completely free from Spam and viruses.
We request recipients to place us in their white list of friendly 
E-mailers.
This privilege was achieved through the use of Linux.