xorg 7.2 start problem

[Iulian M]

On Wednesday 23 May 2007, Kris Kennaway wrote:
> On Wed, May 23, 2007 at 11:06:46AM +0300, Iulian M wrote:
> > <joke>
> > Yep... you have to rebuild everything. Not to fix the error but just
> > because you don't read other threads on the ML
> > </joke>
> >
> > On another thread the conclusion was that installing x11-fonts/font-alias
> > solved the fixed font problem.
>
> Speaking of not reading other threads, you might also look closer to
> home ;)

I admit i haven't read all the threads but when i had the "fixed font" problem 
i've read that installing font-alias solves the problem ... and it did. 

>
> Adding font-alias would just be treating the next symptom, and then
> you'll probably find that something else still doesn't work because it
> is also missing.

i know it's not that important but i like the idea of having to install only 
the apps i use. 

>
> As I've said a *number* of times already (and as is mentioned in the
> UPDATING instructions), install the x11/xorg port to obtain a complete
> installation.
>
> Kris

After 2 days of compiling on my laptop ... if i can avoid compiling anything i 
will :)  .I still haven't updated kdevelop & kdesdk since they are already 
in /usr/local and still work after the upgrade ( maybe because of 
lib/compat )... anyway since they work they will stay like this until next 
kde update. 

If you want to be on the safe side you are right install x11/xorg ... but then 
again ... if you really want to be on the really safe side ... stick 
with -RELEASE ;-)

And btw i'm experiencing some crashes/locks with the new xorg ... 6.9 used to 
run for weeks without problems ... 7.2 still has to reach 24h without a 
problem - but maybe more on a new thread if i'll have more info. 

-- 
Best Regards,
Iulian Margarintescu
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