Description of problem:user gnome-panel color reverts to black, if preference of color is selected. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable):rh9 (updated 20030526). How reproducible: login as user. right click gnome-panel, properties, background, type, color (choose your favorite from the color palette/round thingy), close, reboot, login. black is now your favorite color, whether you like it or not. Steps to Reproduce: 1.reselect default panel color (defaults to gray). 2.reboot. 3.reselect your favorite panel color (defaults to black on next login) Actual results:selected color defaults to black. this also is reproducable when attempting to use transparent mode--panel color will default to black on next login. havent tried it using pixmap. Expected results: panel should remain cobalt blue, not black. Additional info:compare diff to rh8 panel properties code. this may be a line or letter omission/misspell problem
This is probably fixed in rawhide, but should have a look.
This bug is apparently present in all gnome 2.2 desktops. See http://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=115692
Created attachment 94388 [details] patch from recent gnome-panel sources Turns out this is fixed in the newer gnome-panel sources. I downloaded the gnome-panel-2.2.2.2 sources from gnome.org and came up with the attached patch. I realize that developers don't see this as a critical fix, but IMO it can be a real turn-off for potential new users.
Definitely fixed in Fedora Core 1