Extension issue: Requiring GMenu, version none: Typelib file for namespace 'GMenu' (any version) not found

[pba003]

I 'm new to FreeBSD at least the desktop environment.
After some research I've decided to use FreeBSD as my desktop environment (coming from MacOS).

Within a few hours I got my Intel NUC system up and running with FreeBSD 13.2 with the applications I use at a daily base.
But I tried to install some extensions for gnome but they give me an error.

The extension dash to dock gives the error:
Requiring GMenu, version none: Typelib file for namespace 'GMenu' (any version) not found

The weather extension gives the error
The extension is incompatible with the current GNOME version

To install both I used pkg install.

Is their something I did wrong or are their issues with the extensions running FreeBSD 13.2

 

[hbsd]

Install these packages:

gmenu: x11/gnome-menus
weather: deskutils/gnome-weather

 

[pba003]

Thanks for your reply
The dash to dock now gives the error: The extension is incompatible with the current GNOME version
same error as the weather extension which still gives the same error as above

 

[hbsd]

It seems that x11/gnome-shell-extensions should be installed for GMenu to work properly.
Install devel/gsettings-desktop-schemas and disable version validation:
$ gsettings set org.gnome.shell disable-extension-version-validation true

P.S. Gnome is heavily dependent on systemd and looks challenging on FreeBSD. Unfortunately, some parts may not work well.

 

[pba003]

hmmm gnome is what I've used a few years ago on my linux pc before I switched to macos....
The extensions are not my main priority but I was under the impression all packages would be customized and working with FreeBSD.
What is the desktop most people use with FreeBSD?

 

[bsduck]

I 'm new to FreeBSD at least the desktop environment.
After some research I've decided to use FreeBSD as my desktop environment (coming from MacOS).

Welcome.

What is the desktop most people use with FreeBSD?

It may, or not, reflect the reality, but here's a survey:

Preferred DE of the FreeBSD users

Hi guys, since FreeBSD doesn't have a default DE or WM I'd like to know which are the preferences here, it is only a personal curiosity, I if you want share your habit it will be great! If you do not use any DE/WM there's no need for you to participate but if your WM isn't listed I'd like to...

forums.freebsd.org

 

[hbsd]

What is the desktop most people use with FreeBSD?

Sorry I lost your message. As bsduck mentioned, I think x11-wm/xfce4-desktop and x11/kde5 are more popular among users.

 

[pba003]

Thanks for the help and information. The quick responses here give me even more trust in using Freebsd as my main os.