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>From: "Harry Mangalam" <address@hidden> >Organization: UC Irvine >Keywords: 200510072012.j97KCsRU004911 Hi Harry- >Institution: UC Irvine >Package Version: 1.3a2 >Operating System: os.name:Linux; os.arch:i386; os.version:2.6.12-8-386; >Hardware Information: java.vendor:Sun Microsystems Inc.; java.version:1.4.2_08 > ; java.home:/home/hjm/IDV_1.3A2/jre; >Inquiry: On startup (using your distributed JRE) and on loading a default map, > I get no visible >map in either the default window or on cntrol+R or on opening a new window >(suggested by Jeff McW). The interface widgets and Are there any error messages in the terminal window about a NullGraphicsConfiguration? >Other machine details are unaccelerated X on an ATI RAGE 128 video card >(glxgears barely moves), kubuntu breezy (Debian Sid), 512MB, Without the accelerated X, I think running IDV would end up being painful on this setup. >Memory usage is indicated at 63/108MB (58%) but there is plenty of unused mem > and >other apps continue to run smoothly. I would think it's a video setup issue. What bit depth are you running (32, 24, 16)? Can you run in 16 bit mode? Don Murray NOTE: All email exchanges with Unidata User Support are recorded in the Unidata inquiry tracking system and then made publicly available through the web. If you do not want to have your interactions made available in this way, you must let us know in each email you send to us.