I have been trying to build a more robust platform for webserver and cloud use. I have an operational Linux Mint 18.2 system using BTRFS, but wanted to give ZFS a try. Solaris doesn't provide late enough release software to support NextCloud, or WordPress.
I built a system, and had it working with Gnome, however I wanted a better desktop. Cinnamon was my desired choice. I tried everything to get Cinnamon working. However most of the Help articles were for releases prior to 11.1. FreeBSD changes configuration settings and file locations enough to be frustrating.
I have followed the:
I have installed my software using Pkg Install, and followed the FSTAB instructions for making file space available for Dbus.
I think perhaps the use of ZFS may be at the root of this problem. I am unaware of what I did originally to get Gnome working, but have failed all attempts to duplicate it's installation, and or to get a desktop switcher operational.
I have been working with Linux and Solaris since about 2000. Have had many successful installations and done a fair amount of testing for my work at the State of CA, and privately. Now retired I have plenty of time to play, but after a week of attempts I am burnt out, and just want the flaming thing to work.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I am using an nVidia 8400CS card on an ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 AM3+ AMD 760G + SB710 USB 3.0 HDMI uATX AMD Motherboard with a AMD Phenom II X3 B75 HDXB75WFK3DGM 3.0 GHz triple core Heka 95W
Help!
I built a system, and had it working with Gnome, however I wanted a better desktop. Cinnamon was my desired choice. I tried everything to get Cinnamon working. However most of the Help articles were for releases prior to 11.1. FreeBSD changes configuration settings and file locations enough to be frustrating.
I have followed the:
- FreeBSD.org handbook re desktop environments (Chapter 5.7) The X window system
- FreeBSD 11 Cooltrainer.org FreeBSD desktop How-To
- FreeBSD Chapter 11.2 Starting Services
- Antum Deluge How to setup FreeBSD with a Desktop Environment(2014)
- How to setup Xorg with a nVidia driver (threads 52311)
- FreeBSD 11.1 Release Installation Instructions
I have installed my software using Pkg Install, and followed the FSTAB instructions for making file space available for Dbus.
I think perhaps the use of ZFS may be at the root of this problem. I am unaware of what I did originally to get Gnome working, but have failed all attempts to duplicate it's installation, and or to get a desktop switcher operational.
I have been working with Linux and Solaris since about 2000. Have had many successful installations and done a fair amount of testing for my work at the State of CA, and privately. Now retired I have plenty of time to play, but after a week of attempts I am burnt out, and just want the flaming thing to work.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I am using an nVidia 8400CS card on an ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 AM3+ AMD 760G + SB710 USB 3.0 HDMI uATX AMD Motherboard with a AMD Phenom II X3 B75 HDXB75WFK3DGM 3.0 GHz triple core Heka 95W
Help!