[Xastir] Linux Newbie Needs Help

[Phil - w2lie]

Hello All.  Wondering if you could help a fellow ham who is new to the 
Linux world.

I've installed openSuse 11.1 on a new laptop.  This isn't my first Linux 
attempt, but this is my first time dedicating myself to learning this OS.
Since installing Linux last month, I have been playing around with KDE 
and getting used to some changes.  I've tried installing XASTIR via 
YAST, but it never worked.

I found some online resources and was able to overcome MOST of my 
obstacles.  The main one being that X-11 wasn't installed.  I finally 
found that solution and I can now get XASTIR to load on my laptop!!
The problem I am having is that I can not enter any text into the text 
boxes.  Because of this, I can not enter my Latitude/Longitude or Call 
Sign. (as well as anything else that requires text!).  All mouse 
functions seem to work fine.  I can download maps from the internet.

Am I missing something or a package that allows text in X11?  If you 
need logs, please let me know what to look for..remember, I am very new 
to Linux.
I installed via "Method 2" from this page: 
http://www.xastir.org/wiki/index.php/HowTo:OpenSUSE_11.0

Thanks - and 73
Phil / w2lie

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