Re: [orca-list] Install gnome on archlinux audio

[Michael Whapples <mwhapples aim com>]

Regarding the /etc/orbitrc file location, it seems to work fine on the 
fedora liveCD, so I can't imagine why arch would work differently. Also 
I seem to have a memory of seeing a document using that location. Would 
be good to know whether you actually find that location working for you.

Michael Whapples
On 01/-10/-28163 08:59 PM, Steve Holmes wrote:
> Yes, I prefer su also.  I was surprised to see tha sudo wasn't
> provided in the default base packages.  I added it later on explicitly
> but haven't fully set it up yet.
>
>
> When I was using the /etc/orbitrc file location, I don't think it was
> having any effect.  I'll have to look further when I get more time.
>
>
> On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 05:21:21PM +0100, Michael Whapples wrote:
>    
> > Sorry for the slow and short reply. I dealt with the /etc/orbitrc
> > file location in another response, I think its just a choice thing
> > (globally over per user). As for the sudoers file, yes you would
> > need to edit that if you went with sudo, I think what I have done in
> > the tutorial only gets su on your system so sudo is not relevant (I
> > prefer using su).
> >
> > Michael Whapples
> > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Christian"
> > <christian08 runbox com>
> > To:<steve holmes88 gmail com>;<orca-list gnome org>
> > Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2010 7:00 PM
> > Subject: Re: [orca-list] Install gnome on archlinux audio
> >
> >
> > Hi,
> > I also have a question. Since I am used to other distros such as
> > Debian/Ubuntu. I also noticed that the orbitrc file was placed under
> > /etc and was just wondering if this is really correct?
> > Shouldn't it be placed under the root users home directory?
> > Also, shouldn't one edit some file sudors in the /etc directory?
> > Many thanks,
> > Christian
> >
> > On 2010-04-09 at 12:02 Steve Holmes wrote:
> >
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> > > Hey, Michael,
> > >
> > > I listened to your gnomeinstallation walkthrough yesterday and it was
> > > pretty good; I wanted to compare what you did with the steps I
> > > ultimately took last year when I installed gnome and orca.
> > >
> > > I would like to point out some differences and ask a question or too
> > > along the way.
> > >
> > > 1. Why do you prefer gamin over FAM? I ask that because FAM is
> > > installed by default and automatically included with the combination
> > > of gnome and gnome-extra.
> > >
> > > 2. I messed with that orbitrc file thing a bit and noted a couple
> > > corrections that should probably be made.  the is .orbitrc with a dot
> > > in front of the name and according to the wiki, should go in the /root
> > > folder (root's home folder).  Also, it is v4=1 on the first line; I
> > > heard in your presentation just 'v=1' so that may cause a problem.
> > > When I made those changes on my system, I actually heard a dialog come
> > > up indicating that a automatic access was being given to adminissrator
> > > tools or some such.  Actually, I was trying to use root terminal and
> > > that didn't work for me but after reading the wiki, I recall now that
> > > I have to access these admin tools from a gnome terminal with sudo so
> > > will have to play with this further later on today.
> > >
> > > 3. I didn't recall hearing much about gnome-system-tools before this
> > > and discovered it had not been installed previously on my system to my
> > > surprise; I'm surprised it isn't a part of the two main gnome groups
> > > but it is in community so that might explain that.  What did you hear
> > > about gnome-system-tools and why install them?  Just wondering.
> > >
> > > 4. How did you come about needing to install specific video drivers? I
> > > just installed xorg if I recall prior to the gnome stuff.  In looking
> > > around here, I see that I installed xf86-video-vesa at a later point
> > > in time but can't remember why now :).
> > >
> > > Other than that, it was a very interesting presentation.
> > >
> > > On Thu, Apr 08, 2010 at 04:52:08PM +0100, Michael Whapples wrote:
> > >        
> > > > Hello,
> > > > I said I would get it done, so here it is. I have just finished
> > > > recording an audio tutorial on installing gnome and getting started
> > > > with orca on archlinux. While the recording is about one hour and a
> > > > quarter, I have gnome running within the first half hour (I think),
> > > > so for those of you who know the basics of the gnome desktop and
> > > > orca you may choose to leave it once gnome is running.
> > > >
> > > > I will say sorry for it seeming a bit disorganised, I was rushing to
> > > > get the recording done before I go away (the laptop has gone in the
> > > > bad before its had time to fully cool off). I do intend to possibly
> > > > do a bit of editing to rearrange parts of it, but as some have been
> > > > asking I thought put something out for people to initially get their
> > > > teeth into.
> > > >
> > > > OK, where to get it? Here is the link:
> > > > http://www.sendspace.com/file/62v240
> > > >
> > > > Now I did have comments where people complained that sendspace were
> > > > asking you to download a client, I don't think you need to if you
> > > > select the "Regular download" button.
> > > >
> > > > I will admit I haven't tried downloading this particular file due to
> > > > time restrictions, but I will have the original files with me while
> > > > I am away, so if there is an issue I can try and get the file
> > > > uploaded again.
> > > >
> > > > Finally, I will say if you have any suggestions for future tutorials
> > > > on using linux I can see what I can do (I intend to focus it on
> > > > using the computer as a desktop).
> > > >
> > > > Michael Whapples
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