Can't type in Gnome in FC4 after yum update [solved, but not understood]

[Steven Stern]

Steven Stern wrote:
> I just did an update in FC4 and picked up all the new X11 stuff.  When I
> boot into Gnome and open a terminal session, gedit, or other application
> like that, I can't type.  The cursor doesn't move and no letters appear
> on screen.
> 
> I can type in the login box to get logged in, and I can type when I need
> to use a root level application.  However, that's about all.
> 
> If I switch to KDE, everything operates normally.
> 
> Is anyone experiencing anything like this?


I don't know what happened, but I deleted ~/.gconf and the problem went 
away.


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   Steve