[xubuntu-users] Going from Kubuntu to Xubuntu

[Andrew Kane]

     Well, it didn't *exactly* fail, but it's pretty badly broken :(
     I went about the install process all wrong, I'm afraid. I did the
server install, and then started trying to add individual packages
until I got a working X server and display manager. Not really knowing
what I was doing, I installed xdm instead of gdm, which seems not to
work well. Afterwards I installed the xubuntu-desktop metapackage (as
I should have done in the first place, I suppose) and I'm writing this
in Firefox 3 under xfce right now. Unfortunately, all my previous
hardware problems persist (I have a pretty good idea what's causing
those, and it's not a WM problem), but also my display resolution is
wrong - very easy to tell on a 14" lcd screen!
    Well, back to the drawing board.
    Later I will try it again, this time going for the metapackage
from the get-go. Or I might just give it up and burn an xubuntu cd and
save myself some pain- but then I won't learn nothin'!

    More to come. Isn't this exciting?!?



On Sun, May 25, 2008 at 3:02 AM, Vincent <imnotb at gmail.com> wrote:
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> On 5/24/08, Andrew Kane <googoleyes at gmail.com> wrote:
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>>      Thanks!
>>       This is very useful information. I expect I will attempt a
>> "server" install and add only those packages I know I will use. I will
>> not be surprised when and if my installation fails however ;)
>
> I don't expect it to fail, but be sure to keep us posted :)
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