[kde-linux] KDE 4. Trying to get it working like I need it to.

[Kevin Krammer]

On Monday, 2009-11-09, Dale wrote:
> Kevin Krammer wrote:
> > On Monday, 2009-11-09, Dale wrote:
> >> Problem one, I used to use Konqueror as root to edit config files and
> >> such.  I have to be root to do this.  I set Dolphin up to run as root
> >> and it comes up fine.  I even like the look so far.  The last time I
> >> tried this it wouldn't even open a folder, directory or whatever you
> >> want to call it.  It does after this latest update today.  I assume that
> >> got fixed.  However, if I got to a directory like /etc ,which is owned
> >> by root, and try to open a text file, I get a error.  It won't let me
> >> copy and paste so it is a screen shot.  It basically complains about
> >> Klauncher and dbus.  Screen shot is attached as screenshot1.
> >
> > When you run Dolphin as root (not sure if there is a better method now,
> > don't follow that policy kit stuff closely enough), how do you start it?
> > From a user session using some run-as option or by getting a root shell
> > and running it from there?
> 
> I set it up sort of like in the old KDE.  I edited the menu so that it
> would run as root when I click on Dolphin in the menu.  Basically, when
> I click on Dolphin in the K menu, it pops up a box and asks for the root
> password then opens up.  That part is just like in the old KDE.  I can
> access my root directory so it is running as root.  It just won't open
> anything.  I should have tried a picture and a pdf or something too but
> I didn't think about it at the time.  I do have dbus running tho.  I
> checked that just to make sure.

I'll have to try that, but I think this should work.
Can you try a different approach, e.g. ALT-F2 then "Dolphin" then clicking on 
the wrench icon on the right hand side of the "execute dolphin" entry?

Or when you have started Dolphin your way, whether other processes are running 
as root, e.g. klauncher?

> >> Akonadi Server Self-Test Report
> >> ===============================
> >>
> >> Test 1:  SUCCESS
> >> --------
> >>
> >> Database driver found.
> >> Details: The QtSQL driver 'QSQLITE' is required by your current Akonadi
> >> server configuration.
> >> The following drivers are installed: QSQLITE.
> >> Make sure the required driver is installed.
> >>
> >> File content of '/home/dale/.config/akonadi/akonadiserverrc':
> >> [%General]
> >> Driver=QSQLITE
> >> [QMYSQL]
> >> Name=akonadi_jedd
> >> User=akonadi_jedd
> >> Password=secret
> >> Options=
> >> ServerPath=/usr/sbin/mysqld
> >> StartServer=false
> >> Host=localhost
> >>
> >> Test 2:  SKIP
> >> --------
> >>
> >> MySQL server executable not tested.
> >> Details: The current configuration does not require an internal MySQL
> >> server.
> >
> > Just to make sure this is intentional: you are running a system wide
> > MySQL daemon and want it to be used for Akonadi's database, correct?
> 
> I don't use MySQL myself.  It was pulled in as a dependency of other
> stuff.

But the configuration says it has been configured for not using an internal 
server (StartServer=false in first test).
This is not the shipped default. Either Gentoo changed that or you did.
Same for name, user and password. Only needed for using a system wide MySQL 
server.

> This is what depends on it being installed according to Gentoo:
> 
> root at smoker / # equery depends sqlite-3.6.18

sqlite is a different engine, the package is probably called mysql or mysql-
server or similar.

> In my searches, I have read similar posts about it being a version
> mismatch of software.  That is why I listed what I have installed.
> Maybe I need to install a newer version or even a older version of
> something.  I have the following boost packages installed:
> 
> eselect-boost-0.3 (0)
> boost-1.37.0-r1 (1.37)
> boost-build-1.37.0 (1.37)
> 
> Does that help show if something is a mismatch?  To new, to old?

In the case of the symbol mismatch you are seeing for akonadiclt, it is not a 
question of too new or too old, but about building with a different version 
than what you have now available.
Better ask on a Gentoo list, this should not happen.

Cheers,
Kevin

-- 
Kevin Krammer, KDE developer, xdg-utils developer
KDE user support, developer mentoring
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