Applications do not close with new kernel

[Scott Doty]

On 02/18/2012 10:01 PM, Roger wrote:
>
> Thanks but the mouse is not functional when this happens.
> problem with the gnome3 desktop is the lack of easily findable shortcuts
> and hot keys.
> I cannot find a hot key to bring up a terminal so cannot try ps aux and
> kill the app that way.
> The only option is to switch to another login, I've tried everything I
> can think of.
>
>> You could also try a different desktop, such as KDE, FVWM etc.
>>
>> poc
>>
> Yep! I thought of that but if we ignore problems by disappearing them
> by using other apps then the problems continue.
> For me personally, highlighting an issue may go some way toward a
> resolution.
> Gnome 3 has  significant issues to be resolved, many of which have
> been previously discussed.
> Some dev somewhere will become aware of it and make a fix.
> Roger

Weird, I ran across "Linus' Law" earlier today, discussed in terms of
Wikipedia entries:

http://virulentwordofmouse.wordpress.com/2012/02/13/the-range-of-linus-law/

Scott's addendum to ESR's version of Linus' Law:

"Given enough [skilled] eyeballs, all bugs are shallow."

The variables being "skill" and "eyeballs".

So when Roger writes:  "Some dev somewhere will become aware of it and
make a fix", there are the begged questions of how many eyeballs are
sticking with Gnome 3, and how many are "skilled" (developers)?

In any event:  How I switched to xfce:
1) # yum groupinstall Xfce # caps matters
2) logout
3) select (or type) username in the display manager
4) change session type to "Xfce"
5) enter password and log in

When the Xfce "firstrun dialogue" shows up, I recommend going with the
default setup, then,

To find an application:
1) Click the magnifying glass in the bottom panel
2) Select category, or just start typing for auto search completion

Voila.  Personally, I find Xfce to be handier than even Gnome 2.

Hope that helps.

 -Scott