Re: SDDM problems

On 30/03/2019 02.14, Anton Aylward wrote:
> Well actually it is KDM problems.
> KDM seems to need KDE4.  See the thread on KDE4/Qt4 removal.
> Well the KDM I have needs KDE4.
> Even though I'm using "5" or KF5 as much as possible.
> But KDM seems problematic.
> maybe its a repository problems.

That means you load two set of libraries.

But there is no KDE4 removal in Leap 42.x, nor on 15.0/15.1, you can
keep using KDM.

> The basic OS is 42.3.
> 
> Along the way I keep trying to use SDDM instead, but despite library updates and
> SDDM updates I hit the same problem
> 
> The login screen comes up with my name there asking for password.  But if I
> adjust anything, try altering any of the pull-downs or try typing in the
> password everything freezes.  Nothing work, no way to input or delete or
> pull-down.  Cursor moves but nothing works.  no way to log in. NOTHING.
> 
> I have to go to a VT term and change /etc/sysconfig/display to lightdm or xdm
> and reboot.

This doesn't work in 15.0, remember. May still work in 42.3.


> Looking that the processes on the hot-keyed VT: no SDDM isn't in a spin loop,
> its just frozen.
> 
> Frustrating as I don't even know what to look for next.
> Why shouldn't it work?
> I can imagine kedeinit failing and bumping back to the login manager, but this
> isn't that.  It SDDM *freezing*.
> 
> Suggestions?

Dunno. I'm using sddm on 15.0, no problems so far.


-- 
Cheers / Saludos,

		Carlos E. R.
		(from 15.0 x86_64 at Telcontar)

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