CDE problems

[Alex Glennie · Accepted solution]

Qu what was the error CDE gave you ? Also check in $HOME/.dt/startlog.

It sounds as if everything is pointing at a problem with your DNS setup :

my advise is if you don't have a nsswitch.conf cp
nsswitch.compat -> nsswitch.conf and edit it accordiingly ie

hosts: files [NOTFOUND=return] DNS

to look in /etc/hosts prior to DNS.

Lastly ensure the PC's ip_address & hostname are in the /etc/hosts file ... use nslookup to check.

Does the problem still occur ? if yes post the original errors in case this isn't a DNS issue please

[Balaji N]

hi,
could u please explain what u meant by adding dns.

ok. if there is no nsswitch.conf file, copy the nsswitch.file to nsswitch.conf and replace the

hosts: files
line to

hosts: files dns

hth
-balaji

[mahmoud khalefa]

i still have the same problem evry time am try to log on the server using Exceed the following message are come up:

"the desktop messaging system could not be started.
to correct the problem:
1-chose[ok] to return to the login screen.
2-select Failsafe session from the login screen's option menu and log in.
3- check to see that the desktop is properly installed , the hostname is correct (/etc/hosts)and that the network probebly configured.

[Steve Steel]

Hi


See my message in

http://forums.itrc.hp.com/cm/QuestionAnswer/1,,0x792ac4c76f92d611abdb0090277a778c,00.html


Do you have a very long host name including domain


Steve Steel

[Norman_21]

Hello,

If you are not using your Server as a DNS then rename
the file resolv.conf:

# mv /etc/resolv.conf /etc/resolv.old

You should be able to login.

Thanks and good luck.

[mahmoud khalefa]

Dear all;
sorry for my delay of resbonse because i'm was have aproblem with the internet connection.
first mr Steve Steel the link does not open with me.
secand IT WAS SOLVED ..... thes after doing the follow
cp
nsswitch.compat -> nsswitch.conf and edit it accordiingly ie

hosts: files [NOTFOUND=return] DNS

yes as Alex Glennie has advise me
THANKS ALOT TO ALL OF YOU :)