[opensuse] Ctl-Alt-Fn no longer works
Since the recent update, I can no longer use Ctl-Alt-Fn to switch to a text console on my main computer. However, it still works on my ThinkPad. Any idea what might have caused this? Is there a setting somewhere that I can't seem to find? tnx jk -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
On 4/24/2013 9:31 AM, James Knott wrote:
Since the recent update, I can no longer use Ctl-Alt-Fn to switch to a text console on my main computer. However, it still works on my ThinkPad.
Any idea what might have caused this? Is there a setting somewhere that I can't seem to find?
tnx jk
I'm not aware of any such setting. Nor did I have any such problem with the recent upgrade. Have you tried a reboot? After the last update, I found it necessary to reboot to get some things working again, (Network Management settings app couldn't find any interfaces even though they were active and operational). Seems you have to log out and log back in again simply to change sound system backends. Its like the Microsoft influence has started sneaking into Linux. -- _____________________________________ ---This space for rent--- -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
On 2013-04-24 20:33 (GMT-0400) James Knott composed:
Actually, there was a setting in xorg.conf. But that file no longer exists.
Most of what it ever could do it still can do. It's just optional now. If you need it, create it. Another option for simple configs like this is contained in individual sections of xorg.conf as individual files in /etc/X11/xorg.conf.d/. -- "The wise are known for their understanding, and pleasant words are persuasive." Proverbs 16:21 (New Living Translation) Team OS/2 ** Reg. Linux User #211409 ** a11y rocks! Felix Miata *** http://fm.no-ip.com/ -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
On 25/04/13 04:34, John Andersen wrote:
On 4/24/2013 9:31 AM, James Knott wrote:
Since the recent update, I can no longer use Ctl-Alt-Fn to switch to a text console on my main computer. However, it still works on my ThinkPad.
Any idea what might have caused this? Is there a setting somewhere that I can't seem to find?
tnx jk
I'm not aware of any such setting. Nor did I have any such problem with the recent upgrade.
Have you tried a reboot? After the last update, I found it necessary to reboot to get some things working again, (Network Management settings app couldn't find any interfaces even though they were active and operational).
Same thing here. I now find that rebooting is becoming more and more necessary.
Seems you have to log out and log back in again simply to change sound system backends. Its like the Microsoft influence has started sneaking into Linux.
I have had these same thoughts myself for some time now...... BC -- Using openSUSE 12.3 x86_64 KDE 4.10.2 & kernel 3.8.8-1 on a system with- AMD FX 8-core 3.6/4.2GHz processor 16GB PC14900/1866MHz Quad Channel Corsair "Vengeance" RAM Gigabyte AMD3+ m/board; Gigabyte nVidia GTX550Ti 1GB DDR5 GPU -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
On 04/25/2013 01:52 AM, Basil Chupin pecked at the keyboard and wrote:
On 25/04/13 04:34, John Andersen wrote:
On 4/24/2013 9:31 AM, James Knott wrote:
Since the recent update, I can no longer use Ctl-Alt-Fn to switch to a text console on my main computer. However, it still works on my ThinkPad. <snip> Same thing here. I now find that rebooting is becoming more and more necessary.
Seems you have to log out and log back in again simply to change sound system backends. Its like the Microsoft influence has started sneaking into Linux.
Not so much influence as mentality, what a shame. You used to be able to modify the /etc/group file and *not* have to logout/in for the changes to take effect. Whatever happened to dynamic config files?
I have had these same thoughts myself for some time now......
I agree, unfortunately.
BC
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* James Knott <james.knott@rogers.com> [04-24-13 12:34]:
Since the recent update, I can no longer use Ctl-Alt-Fn to switch to a text console on my main computer. However, it still works on my ThinkPad.
Any idea what might have caused this? Is there a setting somewhere that I can't seem to find?
I filed a bugreport (#801865) similar to this but in a vbox, you might make a comment concerning your experience. We have found issuing "rcxdm restart" a work-a-round. Try it. -- (paka)Patrick Shanahan Plainfield, Indiana, USA HOG # US1244711 http://wahoo.no-ip.org Photo Album: http://wahoo.no-ip.org/gallery2 http://en.opensuse.org openSUSE Community Member Registered Linux User #207535 @ http://linuxcounter.net -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
* James Knott <james.knott@rogers.com> [04-24-13 16:32]:
Patrick Shanahan wrote:
We have found issuing "rcxdm restart" a work-a-round. Try it.
I have tried switching to init level 1 and back to 5, but that didn't fix it.
er, somehow I don't see that comparing to: rcxdm restart or: systemctl restart xdm.service ps: no need to comment if not attempting proposed solution. -- (paka)Patrick Shanahan Plainfield, Indiana, USA HOG # US1244711 http://wahoo.no-ip.org Photo Album: http://wahoo.no-ip.org/gallery2 http://en.opensuse.org openSUSE Community Member Registered Linux User #207535 @ http://linuxcounter.net -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 On Wednesday, 2013-04-24 at 17:19 -0400, Patrick Shanahan wrote:
* James Knott <> [04-24-13 16:32]:
Patrick Shanahan wrote:
We have found issuing "rcxdm restart" a work-a-round. Try it.
I have tried switching to init level 1 and back to 5, but that didn't fix it.
er, somehow I don't see that comparing to: rcxdm restart or: systemctl restart xdm.service
But Patrick, a switch to level 1, and back to 5, includes that operation. It does more things, of course, but it also does that. - -- Cheers, Carlos E. R. (from 12.1 x86_64 "Asparagus" at Telcontar) -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v2.0.18 (GNU/Linux) iEYEARECAAYFAlF4U8cACgkQtTMYHG2NR9UGiACfeYif542W1/VqVHd+hHs2va4p AJ8AnRwQTLno13X+uhhJrzPzzenaB8T0 =XwnE -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
* Carlos E. R. <robin.listas@telefonica.net> [04-24-13 17:53]:
On Wednesday, 2013-04-24 at 17:19 -0400, Patrick Shanahan wrote:
* James Knott <> [04-24-13 16:32]:
Patrick Shanahan wrote:
We have found issuing "rcxdm restart" a work-a-round. Try it.
I have tried switching to init level 1 and back to 5, but that didn't fix it.
er, somehow I don't see that comparing to: rcxdm restart or: systemctl restart xdm.service
But Patrick, a switch to level 1, and back to 5, includes that operation. It does more things, of course, but it also does that.
Ah, you are of course correct.... It *is* after lunch. Must be somewhat influenced by the pail of brown amber fluid served with the burito especial w/jalapenos. -- (paka)Patrick Shanahan Plainfield, Indiana, USA HOG # US1244711 http://wahoo.no-ip.org Photo Album: http://wahoo.no-ip.org/gallery2 http://en.opensuse.org openSUSE Community Member Registered Linux User #207535 @ http://linuxcounter.net -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 On Wednesday, 2013-04-24 at 18:33 -0400, Patrick Shanahan wrote:
* Carlos E. R. <> [04-24-13 17:53]:
Ah, you are of course correct.... It *is* after lunch. Must be somewhat influenced by the pail of brown amber fluid served with the burito especial w/jalapenos.
X'-) If I do that, you have to take me to the hospital :-p - -- Cheers, Carlos E. R. (from 12.1 x86_64 "Asparagus" at Telcontar) -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v2.0.18 (GNU/Linux) iEYEARECAAYFAlF5nqcACgkQtTMYHG2NR9WwJACdFCt0YW+6GZwPgyrpVwcE0ma0 qsYAnR4Oa9yau83INHREQGG4jc1I71bf =Lx02 -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
Patrick Shanahan wrote:
er, somehow I don't see that comparing to: rcxdm restart or: systemctl restart xdm.service
Init 1 takes the system to a very minimal level, with no desktop or networking.
ps: no need to comment if not attempting proposed solution.
I just tried that now and it did work, though the main desktop has shifted from Ctl-Alt-F7 to F8. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
James Knott wrote:
Patrick Shanahan wrote:
er, somehow I don't see that comparing to: rcxdm restart or: systemctl restart xdm.service
Init 1 takes the system to a very minimal level, with no desktop or networking.
ps: no need to comment if not attempting proposed solution.
I just tried that now and it did work, though the main desktop has shifted from Ctl-Alt-F7 to F8.
I tried init 1/init 5 again and it broke again. I then rebooted the computer and it works OK now. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 On Wednesday, 2013-04-24 at 21:29 -0400, James Knott wrote:
I just tried that now and it did work, though the main desktop has shifted from Ctl-Alt-F7 to F8.
I tried init 1/init 5 again and it broke again. I then rebooted the computer and it works OK now.
I was going to suggest rebooting. Interesting... booting is indeed neceary sometimes. - -- Cheers, Carlos E. R. (from 12.1 x86_64 "Asparagus" at Telcontar) -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v2.0.18 (GNU/Linux) iEYEARECAAYFAlF5nvYACgkQtTMYHG2NR9UEPACeNyyqopOMecr24DLXCRFb8qaf vzEAoIInV3vX7rhHfRd8AbJ2kBdI+EvT =dzZg -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
-----Original Message----- From: Carlos E. R. <robin.listas@telefonica.net> To: OS-en <opensuse@opensuse.org> Subject: Re: [opensuse] Ctl-Alt-Fn no longer works Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:24:06 +0200 (CEST) On Wednesday, 2013-04-24 at 21:29 -0400, James Knott wrote:
I just tried that now and it did work, though the main desktop has shifted from Ctl-Alt-F7 to F8.
I tried init 1/init 5 again and it broke again. I then rebooted the computer and it works OK now.
I was going to suggest rebooting. Interesting... booting is indeed neceary sometimes. -----Original Message----- Indeed: MS-Linux. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
* James Knott <james.knott@rogers.com> [01-01-70 12:34]:
James Knott wrote:
Patrick Shanahan wrote:
er, somehow I don't see that comparing to: rcxdm restart or: systemctl restart xdm.service
Init 1 takes the system to a very minimal level, with no desktop or networking.
ps: no need to comment if not attempting proposed solution.
I just tried that now and it did work, though the main desktop has shifted from Ctl-Alt-F7 to F8.
I tried init 1/init 5 again and it broke again. I then rebooted the computer and it works OK now.
Yes, the point is restarting xdm. Once you quit xdm (init 1) you loose what you gained by "rcxdm restart". This is *not* a solution, but a work-a-round/?cludge?. And the *next* time you boot, you may/probably will experience the same problem. -- (paka)Patrick Shanahan Plainfield, Indiana, USA HOG # US1244711 http://wahoo.no-ip.org Photo Album: http://wahoo.no-ip.org/gallery2 http://en.opensuse.org openSUSE Community Member Registered Linux User #207535 @ http://linuxcounter.net -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
James Knott wrote:
Since the recent update, I can no longer use Ctl-Alt-Fn to switch to a text console on my main computer. However, it still works on my ThinkPad.
Any idea what might have caused this? Is there a setting somewhere that I can't seem to find?
tnx jk
FWIW -- I've noticed this too -- thought it might be some random display problem since I get no display if I boot with framebuffer support. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org
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