Re: [gentoo-user] Something is pulling in gnome-base

[Mick <michaelkintzios@gmail.com>]

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On Saturday 07 Dec 2013 11:27:50 Tom Wijsman wrote:
> On Sat, 7 Dec 2013 11:03:00 +0000
> 
> Mick <michaelkintzios@gmail.com> wrote:
> > It used to be the case that setting -gnome globally would be
> > sufficient, without having to manually mask packages.  I had
> > gstreamer in pidgin to be able to get sound.  I'm guessing that I
> > need gstreamer in pidgin to be able to set up a voice call in gtalk.
> > 
> > Is it the case that now one has to install gnome-base to be able to
> > use gstreamer?
> 
> Seems so, you'll need to check with upstream or with the code for more
> details; but it is just one small package though.

Sure, today it is just gnome-base, tomorrow I could end up *having* to install 
systemd or whatever RHL and their developers have deemed appropriate for your 
average desktop system.  I've masked the two you suggested for now.

Thanks again!
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Regards,
Mick

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