On Thu, 28 Jun 2018 10:33:20 +0800, Ed Greshko wrote:
On 06/28/18 00:25, Beartooth wrote:
> Unless I'm more confused than usual, I'm currently running lxdm
> (set to MATE) on F28. I'm glad to have a display manager that works;
> but it denies me the two applets I use most. I normally restrict each
> workspace to a single app, and keep 18 spaces open (mostly with eight
> or ten in actual use); but the current setup only allows me two
> workspaces,
> causing a clutter.
A few things. First, except for that kwallet issue with (I think)
lightdm I have not had any problems with the various DMs in combination
with different Desktops.
If you're having problems getting/finding a DM that works I think it
points to a problem on your system which should be found.
Second, I have an F28 VM running Mate. I just switched to lxdm for a
test and I've no problems to configure 18 workspaces.
> Also, eyes in each of four panels are by far the easiest way for
> my ancient eyeballs to find the mouse cursor; and the current setup has
> no eyes at all, afaict.
You say "four panels". Does this mean you've added 2 additional panels
to the 2 default ones? You've added panels to the sides?
I haven't yet in this case, but I will, yes. Any two pair of eyes
will indicate an intersection of their lines of sight, but redundancy is
often convenient, especially if the cursor has snuck off into the tuley-
weeds.
I am also able to select "Add to panel" in Mate and select
from the menu
"eyes" and have "eyes" placed on the panel. Are you saying that
selection doesn't exist for you?
I am indeed saying exactly that, alas!, yes.
An earlier post by "home user via users" says "The executable
will be "/usr/bin/xeyes." Using that as a command (by root) does create
one pair of eyes, but they don't make it onto the panel meny. Do I just
need to reboot? I will in a little while, anyway.