KDE 2.0: GTK Programs Cannot Display Umlauts
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Applies to
SuSE Linux: Versions since 7.0
KDE: Version ab 2.0
Symptom
When you start GTK-based programs (e.g. Applixware Office), umlauts are not displayed.
Cause
KDE tries to pass KDE fonts and colors to non-KDE applications. Unfortunately,
this procedure does not always work and may lead to the above-mentioned problem.
Solution
Start KDE Control Center and open the following dialog:
Disable the setting "Apply fonts and colors to non-KDE applications" and confirm with
"Apply".
Now edit the file ~/.gtkrc: open it with an ASCII editor and search for a line
beginning with
fontset
Disable this line by placing a "#" before it. It should now look like this:
#fontset
Restart your application. Umlauts should now be displayed correctly.
Keywords: KDE20, UMLAUTS, APPLIXWARE, FONTS
Categories:
K Desktop Environment
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