Where is c:\program files\enlightenment.exe? (completed)

frozenJim · Last edited by frozenJim on Sun Jun 20, 2004 1:26 pm; edited 1 time in total

So. In just over 24 hours I have installed gentoo.
I have emerged enlightenment.

So how do I make it "GO"?

"go-go gadget enLIGHTENMENT!"

What is the trick to making an app run?

I am horrified :oops:

to be such a noob.

frozenJim

JPMRaptor · Guru Joined: 04 Oct 2002 Posts: 410 Location: Maryland

If you're using a graphical login manager (xdm...) it should be a session option when logging in.
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frozenJim · Posted: Sun Jun 20, 2004 12:03 am Post subject:

OK, here's the situation...

I log in and there is a text-based system that looks much like DOS.

End of story. Beyond this, I know nothing.

What is an "XDM"? How do I make one go? What is a session option?

"go-go-gadget XDM!!!" (?)

help me.... :cry:

collosi · n00b Joined: 10 May 2004 Posts: 8 Location: Whittier, CA

have you installed xfree or xorg already?

if you haven't then you need to do that before you can use enlightenment.

MooktaKiNG · Guru Joined: 11 Nov 2002 Posts: 326 Location: London, UK

Gentoo is not the best Linux distro to start with.

Something like mandrake is more suitable. Once you get used to mandrake, you'll get to used to how linux works (we hope

). then gentoo is a nice step.
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simulacrum · Posted: Sun Jun 20, 2004 6:24 am Post subject:

I'm not sure that is such a true statement. While Gentoo will require a bit more effort for a new linux user, it will show what linux is really all about and lay a good foundation for understanding down the road. A major beef of mine has been distributions that attempt to dumb down linux to the point that the user doesn't understand what is going in the first place and isn't able to troubleshoot problems they may encounter.

That being said, hopefully frozenJim is able to get things going. As collosi pointed out, the Gentoo documentation is really top notch, if you follow along you should be able to get things off the ground. If you have any problems along the way, you know where to ask! Good luck.

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Johto · n00b Joined: 06 Aug 2002 Posts: 36 Location: Finland

frozenJim · Posted: Sun Jun 20, 2004 12:38 pm Post subject:

Thanks all. Gui is installed. startX says no DISPLAY was chosen, but I assume that somewhere along the way I'll find a config file to tweak. Any ideas?

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Regarding WHY a noob chooses to use Gentoo; my son, who knows me pretty well, insisted that it was the only distro that I would not get frustrated with. So far he's correct.

I chose Gentoo knowing that it was a hands-on distro. The only Unix I've ever used is HP-UX, and that only very briefly. But I've been a power-user since CPM-70, Dos 3, dual-floppy power-machines and RBBS-PC Maple 14 (anybody remember?). Give me a month or two and I'll be a power user of Gentoo too :twisted:

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What I'm missing here are the basics, obviously. I think that the link to the Linux Documentation Project is just what I was after.

The reason I had no GUI installed is because there was no chapter on installing a GUI in the installation guide. Following the guide leads you to a 100% text-based OS install with no apps.

Once I'm a bit better at this, I'll start a thread or site for "power-noobs" or "window-noobs".
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Jazz · Posted: Sun Jun 20, 2004 1:21 pm Post subject:

Hmm, the fact that u actually got gentoo installed itself prooves that u're no NOOB ! a noob would have gotten scared even at the thought of Linux if not then after seeing the installation manual of Gentoo :twisted:

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But as u've made it so far,. i Bet it shouldnt take u long o master the basics and make gentoo work for you, just as it works for all of us.

Umm, after getting the gui workin, i would reccommend u read the other guides at the gentoo Docs, like the network guide, Udev guide, Gui guide, Kernel Guide etc etc.. so u know exactly where you're heading..

After this u get a clear understanding of what's best suited to your architecture,. Yep gentoo is quite specific to single users, what works for one Might not work for the other..

So u gotta go with things that work exactly for you, and your architecture (of the PC i mean)..

Umm, later once u've figured out how things are done the Gentoo way,. read the posts in the Documents and Tips section on the forums, those are excellent unofficial guides to get things done in Linux and Gentoo..

So, Best of luck and we hope u have a pleasure Ride :wink:

If u got any probs, make sure u ask them here , people are more than glad to help

Bye,
Jazz
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frozenJim · Posted: Sun Jun 20, 2004 1:26 pm Post subject:

thx Jazz. I'm having fun already

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Johto · n00b Joined: 06 Aug 2002 Posts: 36 Location: Finland

Deathwing00 · Posted: Sun Jun 20, 2004 11:38 pm Post subject:

Moved from Installing Gentoo.

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frozenJim · Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2004 2:04 am Post subject:

OK all.

I am now the proud user of a LINUX BOX! I have my NVidia working just great, Triple-booting 2.4.25, 2.5.6 (under construction) and Windows XP.

Grub is a god-send! Microsoft should be sooo jealous about Grub and liveCD! Man, how many lost Windows PC's could have been saved with liveCD and Grub (Microsoft versions I mean)?

I am really getting into my Enlightenment. It's just what I've always wanted. NOTHING is on the screen!

And who knew that Firefox and Opera were so good? They SUCKED in Windows!

Screwed up your kernel? Who CARES!!!! liveCD and rebuild it!

But what I like best is that there is NO BLOAT! I don't install an app and wonder if it will ruin my entire system. Everything is so well contained and controlled. I am confident in my system for the first time in my LIFE.

Linux, and Gentoo with a hand-rolled kernel in particular, is a geeks wettest of wet dreams!

So you can see how excited I am. Thx all for the help.

Oh, and for the ANSWER to my original question:

First you need to install XFree (or something to make the gui go) which was NOT in the handbook.
Then Enlightenment works fine but you STILL can't run your apps because you have to REFRESH YOUR MENU'S in Enlightenment in order to see your new apps.

A very happy camper indeed,

frozenJim

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