[comp.windows.x] Starting windows with a downloaded manager?

gbarnet@uswnvg.UUCP (Gary Barnette) (02/26/91)

Question:

I'm running a downloaded Motif window manager on an NCR x-terminal.
This creates a problem where I can't start up any windows from the 
manager using the f.exec function. No problem when starting from 
the keyboard. I was told by one person that it had to do with the 
standard file descriptors staying open so I closed them - no cigar.
Actual line is "xterm <&- >&- 2>&- &". Same thing with other X apps.

Can anyone help me on this and explain what is happening? I'm lost.

Thank you,

Gary Barnette
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