[linux-help] Re: KDE 2.2.1 Probs

[Benjamin Bunck <bbunck@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I've had problems like this with KDE before.  I don't remember exactly 
how it started, but I recall doing something to the font settings that 
fouled up font/fontsize/spacing, and being completely unable to "undo" the 
change. I don't think I ever found out exactly what the problem was, but 
here are some sugesstions:

1.  If by "reinstall", you mean reinstalling the rpms, I'd say hold off 
for now.  You can always just exit X-windows, delete the .kde/.kderc stuff 
in your home directory, and then restart.  KDE will have dumped your old 
config files and will act as if your running it for the first time 
(therefore restoring the default font settings which look ok). WARNING:  
I don't believe there is anything other than config settings in the .kde* 
files and directories, but double check before deleting.


2.  For a more permanent solution, try upgrading to KDE 2.2.2 (it may be 
fixed by now, although I don't use KDE much anymore so I can't verify 
this).  You should be able to find RHL 7.2 rpms of 2.2.2 from either the 
Redhat or KDE site.

Good luck,
Ben



On Mon, 4 Feb 2002, Lars von dem Ast wrote:

> 
> I'm on RH7.2 and use the included KDE2.2.1. I tried to use the 
> "anti-aliasing" feature on Control Center/Look & Feel/lFonts, but now it 
> seems to have wacked out the font, and the kerning-spacing is bad. I also run 
> a banner-style screensaver, but now the message scrolling along leaves a 
> ghost. Is there anything I can do short of reinstall to get things back to 
> normal? Actually, I've seen this problem before with previous KDEs. Then it 
> was simply changing a theme or font that would wack things out.
> 
> Lb
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