Description of problem: I want WindowMaker as my window manager, but it appears to conflict with Nautilus. WindowMaker fails to start if Nautilus is starting, even if it is supposed to run with --no-desktop. Error panel pops up and says Nautilus can't be used now, due to an unexpected error from Bonobo when attempting to locate the factory. Killing bonobo-activation-server and restarting Nautilus may help fix the problem. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): How reproducible: 1. In System/Preferences/session, change metacity to "normal" mode, then disable it, 2. run wmaker from a terminal. Nautilus dies. 3. Then system is probably "locked up" and Alt-Ctl-Backspace will bring gdm back to life. Log in and WindowMaker won't start, and there is no recourse but to choose metacity as the fall back window manager. Actual results: Death to Nautilus or WindowMaker or both. Nautilus refuses to stay out of the desktop management business, and dies because Window Maker is trying to set backgrounds. Expected results: In all previous Fedora, there was no trouble, except that it was hard to persuade the session manager that you really don't want metacity and you don't want Nautilus controlling the desktop. Now the Gnome desktop has become so idiot-proof even experienced users can't get what they need. Linus's criticism of Gnome rings true now. The system has been so horribly dumbed down that only the dumbest users can stand it. Additional info:
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