Re: Resetting GNOME configurations

From: Jean-David Beyer (jdbeyer_at_exit109.com)
Date: 01/22/05 

Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2005 09:30:43 -0500

DaLoverhino wrote:
> Hello. I just installed SuSE Linux 9.2 and changed my desktop to
> GNOME.
> after doing so, I accidentally (don't ask), deleted my bottom panel
> which acts like the MS Windows taskbar, where I can click on running
> applications to bring them into the foreground.
>
> In my attempt to try and figure out how to get the deleted panel back,
> I've screwed up my GNOME configuration even more.
>
> Is there away to reset my GNOME configuration as if just installed?
>
> thanks!
>
>
> Also, all of this horsing around has been to change my desktop theme.
> I can't figure out how to change my theme. My documentation that
> came with SuSE does not seem updated. It tells me to do one of
> two things:
>
> 1. Programs->Application->[Some Program Name, I forgot]
> This is missing.
>
> 2. Right click desktop, and from there click New, something
> about location, and //preferences:
>
> Anyways, there's no way to do this either.
>
> If you can help me reset my GNOME to it's original settings
> then help me figure out how to use some of those cool desktop
> themes I see floating around on the internet, I'd really
> appreciate it.
>
> thanks.
>
If you just installed it, you have nothing to lose by reinstalling it. 

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