Re: Lost of Helixgnome 1.2 panel

["Kevin D. Knerr, Sr." <kknerrsr ptdprolog net>]

On 24 Feb, Jim Hill wrote:
> Earlier today I logged on as root (to do some housekeeping), and by
> using the delete key once too often to delete an applet, I managed
> to delete the gnome panel (the one that runs along the bottom of the
> screen that has the Gnome (foot) menu, quick launchers, task list,
> and desk guide)).
> I still have the fast access panel? along the top of the screen.
> I am using Mandrake 7.1 with the Helix Gnome 1.2
> 
> If I log in as a user the gnome panel (along the bottom) is still there.
> 
> How do I restore the gnome panel (along the bottom) as root?  I hope
> this does not involve a reinstall of gnome.

The simplest way to have GNOME return to the default setup is to rename
~/.gnome (perhaps to ~/.gnome.old). GNOME will then happily restore the
default setup. You can then copy/edit to match any modifications from
the .gnome.old to the new .gnome

For that matter, if your root panels are identical to your regular user
panels, just copy the subdirectory ~/.gnome/panel.d/default. (Don't
forget to verify the ownership/perms.)

HTH

Barthel

P.S. I periodically tar a copy of ~/.gnome/panel.d/default. That way, if
something gets corrupted (especially applet settings) I can simply untar
my most recent backup and return to that setup. (However, I do rely on
this backup far less often, thanks to the new applet restart dialog . .
. Yay!)
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