Re: duplicate gmc bug

[Federico David Sacerdoti <fds offm62 wuh wustl edu>]

It was easy for me to start two gmc instances. The first was present at
session startup. The second was created using the "file manager" option
from the foot menu.

When I start the second instance all the desktop icons "flash", it seems
that they are being scanned again. Another gmc window opens, and then the
behavior I mentioned happens.

Also, after the two instances are running, I can see two gmc entries in
the "Startup programs" gnomecc capplet. If the extra entries are deleted
from the startup programs window, the problem is fixed.

I know there is a check for two panels running at the same time, mabe
there could be a similar check in gmc.

Heres a bit about my system:
locally compiled gnome-libs 108, gnome-core105, control-center105
rpm installed gmc4.5.30,
RH5.2 glibc2.0.x system, kernel2.2.5

-FDS



On Tue, 13 Apr 1999, Federico Mena Quintero wrote:

> >  Try this: open two copies of gmc. Not two just windows, but two
> >  *instances*; gmc will let you do this. Then try making a rubber band on
> >  the desktop. On my system, both gmcs will try to interpret the rubber
> >  band, and it takes two mouse clicks to release it.
> 
> How did you manage to run two gmc processes at the same time?
> 
> The first gmc process sets up a CORBA server.  Subsequent invocations
> of gmc contact the server, ask it to create a new window, and the
> exit.
> 
> I am very interested in this bug; please tell me how you can duplicate
> it.
> 
>   Federico
>