Re: Pidgin problem on 5.2

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On Mon, Jun 30, 2008 at 09:30:42AM -0400, fred smith wrote:
> Having a problem with Pidgin that may have come after the 5.2 upgrade.
> I don't use pidgin daily, but the last time I used it (a week or two ago)
> it was fine. Now, when clicking the icon nothing visible happens. When I
> open an xterm and run it from there I get this:
> 
> $ pidgin
> libnm_glib_nm_state_cb: dbus returned an error.
>   (org.freedesktop.DBus.Error.ServiceUnknown) The name org.freedesktop.NetworkManager was not provided by any .service files
> 
> and the terminal does not return to a prompt. there is no visible window
> for Pidgin, but parts of it may be running, as I heard the sound that (I
> think) means "buddy comes online".
> 
> running "ps ax | grep -y pidgin" returns one process, so it's not entirely
> kaput.
> 
> Anyone else seem this, or anyone have suggestions?
> 
> Oh, also, I've recently enabled "desktop effects". I think I'll disable that
> and see if it helps.

No, turning desktop effects back off makes no difference. same result
as described above.

Suggestions welcome.
-- 
---- Fred Smith -- fredex@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx -----------------------------
                      The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, 
                    keeping watch on the wicked and the good.
----------------------------- Proverbs 15:3 (niv) -----------------------------

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