Thanks,
I didn't have a .xinitrc file in my home directory. I created one and put the exec startkde line in it. On restarting x, kde came up and my alt tabbing and kicker and windows all seem to be behaving properly.
Thanks again,
Bagus
>
> From: Philip Rodrigues <philip.rodrigues@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: 2004/12/28 Tue AM 06:47:16 EST
> To: kde@xxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: apps on kicker, wrong title bars, etc
>
> > I'm having problems with a new kde3 install on a new
> > Freebsd 5.3 system. After installing, I've been able to
> > startx. This launches a grey and white screen with a few
> > terminals on it. I use one of them to 'startkde'. This goes
> > along just fine, and sets me up with a 'desktop' and a
> > 'kicker'.
>
> JFYI, if you want to start KDE automatically with 'startx', put the
> following line in ~/.xinitrc (create it if it doesn't exist):
>
> exec startkde
>
> If you're using your method because you might want to start a different WM,
> I have a modification of the startx script that allows you to do, eg,
> "startx kde" to start KDE, or "startx gnome" to start GNOME, etc. I can
> send it to you if you like.
>
> > However, the behavior of the environment is more xwindows
> > like than k like. The windows all only have one icon in the
> <snip>
> > Does anyone know what I've done wrong?
>
> Hrm, that sounds very weird. Perhaps you have conflicting versions of KDE
> libraries/apps lying around. I'd suggest removing the whole lot with:
> % pkg_delete -r qt\*
> and then reinstalling KDE (you could use the meta-port).
>
> If that doesn't work, or if you'd like a less extreme suggestion, you could
> ask on the kde-freebsd mailing list (kde@xxxxxxxxxxx).
>
> Regards,
> Phil
>
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