From: Chris Koeritz <fred@gruntose.com>
Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2017 14:51:42 +0000 (-0500)
Subject: Merge branch 'release-2.140.90' into development
X-Git-Tag: 2.140.91^2~25
X-Git-Url: https://feistymeow.org/gitweb/?a=commitdiff_plain;h=7c44bf4a51ba0dcd3e95cb80655a91de3a84b4e5;hp=9bb435b2e47b84e8086063089f9611231381f2c2;p=feisty_meow.git

Merge branch 'release-2.140.90' into development

bringing release back into dev
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diff --git a/experiments/home-.vnc/xstartup.001 b/experiments/home-.vnc/xstartup.001
deleted file mode 100755
index 40b174bf..00000000
--- a/experiments/home-.vnc/xstartup.001
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,49 +0,0 @@
-#!/bin/sh
-
-# set up gnome desktop environment for vnc.
-
-# references:
-#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-setup-vnc-for-ubuntu-12
-#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/questions/how-to-install-ubuntu-desktop-and-vnc
-#   https://www.centos.org/docs/5/html/5.2/Virtualization/sect-Virtualization-Tips_and_tricks-Configuring_a_VNC_Server.html
-#   https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1903220
-#   https://askubuntu.com/questions/800302/vncserver-grey-screen-ubuntu-16-04-lts
-
-[ -x /etc/vnc/xstartup ] && exec /etc/vnc/xstartup
-[ -r $HOME/.Xresources ] && xrdb $HOME/.Xresources
-
-xsetroot -solid darkgreen
-vncconfig -iconic &
-
-#######
-gnome-session --session=ubuntu &
-#valid values for session that we've seen:
-# ubuntu
-# gnome
-# 2d-gnome (?)
-# unity
-#######
-
-x-terminal-emulator -geometry 100x32 -ls -title "$VNCDESKTOP Desktop" &
-
-#######
-# are these alternatives also?
-x-session-manager &
-#x-window-manager &
-#######
-
-# we don't see this running at home, but it sure seems needed on vmbuilder.
-gnome-panel &
-
-#gnome-settings-daemon &
-#gnome-shell &
-
-#######
-# one or the other of the window managers here.
-#hmmm: but mutter doesn't work at all.
-metacity &
-#mutter &
-#######
-
-nautilus &
-
diff --git a/experiments/home-.vnc/xstartup.002 b/experiments/home-.vnc/xstartup.002
deleted file mode 100755
index 1df643d6..00000000
--- a/experiments/home-.vnc/xstartup.002
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,63 +0,0 @@
-#!/bin/sh
-
-# set up gnome desktop environment for vnc.
-
-# references:
-#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-setup-vnc-for-ubuntu-12
-#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/questions/how-to-install-ubuntu-desktop-and-vnc
-#   https://www.centos.org/docs/5/html/5.2/Virtualization/sect-Virtualization-Tips_and_tricks-Configuring_a_VNC_Server.html
-#   https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1903220
-#   https://askubuntu.com/questions/800302/vncserver-grey-screen-ubuntu-16-04-lts
-
-[ -x /etc/vnc/xstartup ] && exec /etc/vnc/xstartup
-[ -r $HOME/.Xresources ] && xrdb $HOME/.Xresources
-
-xsetroot -solid darkgreen
-vncconfig -iconic &
-
-#######
-gnome-session --session=ubuntu &
-#valid values for session that we've seen:
-# ubuntu
-# gnome
-# 2d-gnome (?)
-# unity
-#######
-
-x-terminal-emulator -geometry 100x32 -ls -title "$VNCDESKTOP Desktop" &
-
-#######
-# are these alternatives also?
-x-session-manager &
-#x-window-manager &
-#######
-
-gnome-terminal-server &
-
-# we don't see this running at home, but it sure seems needed on vmbuilder.
-gnome-panel &
-
-#gnome-settings-daemon &
-#gnome-shell &
-
-#######
-# one or the other of the window managers here.
-#hmmm: but mutter doesn't work at all.
-metacity &
-#mutter --replace &
-#######
-
-nautilus &
-
-# experimental additions since still getting lots of weird isssues:
-indicator-multiload &
-compiz &
-gnome-keyring-daemon &
-ibus-daemon &
-zeitgeist-daemon &
-
-# just nice to have started already.
-kwalletd &
-
-
-
diff --git a/experiments/home-.vnc/xstartup.003 b/experiments/home-.vnc/xstartup.003
deleted file mode 100755
index d2a26678..00000000
--- a/experiments/home-.vnc/xstartup.003
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,105 +0,0 @@
-#!/bin/sh
-
-# set up gnome desktop environment for vnc.
-
-# references:
-#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-setup-vnc-for-ubuntu-12
-#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/questions/how-to-install-ubuntu-desktop-and-vnc
-#   https://www.centos.org/docs/5/html/5.2/Virtualization/sect-Virtualization-Tips_and_tricks-Configuring_a_VNC_Server.html
-#   https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1903220
-#   https://askubuntu.com/questions/800302/vncserver-grey-screen-ubuntu-16-04-lts
-
-############################
-
-# boilerplate that people seem to agree on.
-
-[ -x /etc/vnc/xstartup ] && exec /etc/vnc/xstartup
-[ -r $HOME/.Xresources ] && xrdb $HOME/.Xresources
-
-xsetroot -solid darkgreen
-vncconfig -iconic &
-
-############################
-
-# the chaos zone.  all of these are still being tested.
-
-#######
-gnome-session --session=ubuntu &
-#valid values for session that we've seen:
-# ubuntu
-# gnome
-# 2d-gnome (?)
-# unity
-#######
-
-#######
-# are these alternatives also?
-x-session-manager &
-#x-window-manager &
-#######
-
-gnome-terminal-server &
-
-# we don't see this running at home, but it sure seems needed on vmbuilder.
-gnome-panel &
-
-# no longer exists?
-#gnome-settings-daemon &
-
-# do we need this?
-#gnome-shell &
-
-#######
-# one or the other of the window managers here.
-#hmmm: but mutter doesn't work at all.
-metacity &
-#mutter --replace &
-#######
-
-# this just brings up an initial file exploring window, although at one point i needed to
-# have nautilus running to see icons on the desktop.
-####right now there are no visible icons on the desktop, so is it failing?
-nautilus &
-
-############################
-
-# experimental additions since still getting lots of weird isssues:
-indicator-multiload &
-gnome-keyring-daemon &
-ibus-daemon &
-zeitgeist-daemon &
-
-############################
-
-# these processes are just nice to have started already.
-#
-# you know you were going to want them.
-
-# password tools from kde.
-kwalletd &
-
-############################
-
-# limbo of useless boneheads.
-#
-# these things just don't seem to work.
-
-# this never ever shows up.
-#x-terminal-emulator -geometry 100x32 -ls -title "$VNCDESKTOP Desktop" &
-
-############################
-
-# ------------------------------
-# "&@}*(@^!$)_-{%:</~`|#=;" !!!!
-# dungeon of pain and suffering.
-# "&@}*(@^!$)_-{%:</~`|#=;" !!!!
-# ------------------------------
-#
-# adding these in just makes things go splatfooey.
-
-# compiz causes xterm to no longer be a distinct window, which is how things were
-# originally before i started fixing them.
-#compiz &
-
-############################
-
diff --git a/experiments/home-.vnc/xstartup.004 b/experiments/home-.vnc/xstartup.004
deleted file mode 100755
index b4158bbb..00000000
--- a/experiments/home-.vnc/xstartup.004
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,106 +0,0 @@
-#!/bin/sh
-
-# set up gnome desktop environment for remote access via vnc.
-
-# this script depends on the gnome desktop.
-
-# references:
-#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-setup-vnc-for-ubuntu-12
-#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/questions/how-to-install-ubuntu-desktop-and-vnc
-#   https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1903220
-#   https://askubuntu.com/questions/800302/vncserver-grey-screen-ubuntu-16-04-lts
-
-############################
-
-# boilerplate that people seem to agree on.
-
-[ -x /etc/vnc/xstartup ] && exec /etc/vnc/xstartup
-[ -r $HOME/.Xresources ] && xrdb $HOME/.Xresources
-
-xsetroot -solid darkgreen
-vncconfig -iconic &
-
-############################
-
-# the chaos zone.  all of these are still being tested.
-
-#######
-gnome-session --session=gnome &
-#valid values for session that we've seen:
-# ubuntu
-# gnome
-# 2d-gnome (?)
-# unity
-#######
-
-#######
-# are these alternatives also?
-#x-session-manager &
-#x-window-manager &
-#######
-
-gnome-terminal-server &
-
-# we don't see this running at home, but it sure seems needed on vmbuilder.
-gnome-panel &
-
-# no longer exists?
-#gnome-settings-daemon &
-
-# do we need this?
-#gnome-shell &
-
-#######
-# one or the other of the window managers here.
-#hmmm: but mutter doesn't work at all.
-metacity &
-#mutter --replace &
-#######
-
-# this just brings up an initial file exploring window, although at one point i needed to
-# have nautilus running to see icons on the desktop.
-####right now there are no visible icons on the desktop, so is it failing?
-nautilus &
-
-############################
-
-# experimental additions since still getting lots of weird isssues:
-indicator-multiload &
-gnome-keyring-daemon &
-ibus-daemon &
-zeitgeist-daemon &
-
-############################
-
-# these processes are just nice to have started already.
-#
-# you know you were going to want them.
-
-# password tools from kde.
-kwalletd &
-
-############################
-
-# limbo of useless boneheads.
-#
-# these things just don't seem to work.
-
-# this never ever shows up.
-#x-terminal-emulator -geometry 100x32 -ls -title "$VNCDESKTOP Desktop" &
-
-############################
-
-# ------------------------------
-# "&@}*(@^!$)_-{%:</~`|#=;" !!!!
-# dungeon of pain and suffering.
-# "&@}*(@^!$)_-{%:</~`|#=;" !!!!
-# ------------------------------
-#
-# adding these in just makes things go splatfooey.
-
-# compiz causes xterm to no longer be a distinct window, which is how things were
-# originally before i started fixing them.
-#compiz &
-
-############################
-
diff --git a/experiments/home-.vnc/xstartup.005 b/experiments/home-.vnc/xstartup.005
deleted file mode 100755
index 1833bb77..00000000
--- a/experiments/home-.vnc/xstartup.005
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,133 +0,0 @@
-#!/bin/sh
-
-# set up gnome desktop environment for remote access via vnc.
-
-# this script depends on the gnome desktop.
-
-# references:
-#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-setup-vnc-for-ubuntu-12
-#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/questions/how-to-install-ubuntu-desktop-and-vnc
-#   https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1903220
-#   https://askubuntu.com/questions/800302/vncserver-grey-screen-ubuntu-16-04-lts
-
-############################
-
-# boilerplate that people seem to mostly agree on.
-
-unset SESSION_MANAGER
-unset DBUS_SESSION_BUS_ADDRESS
-[ -x /etc/vnc/xstartup ] && exec /etc/vnc/xstartup
-[ -r $HOME/.Xresources ] && xrdb $HOME/.Xresources
-xsetroot -solid darkgreen
-vncconfig -iconic &
-
-############################
-
-# the chaos zone.  all of these are still being tested.
-
-#not helping
-#if [ -x /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc ]; then
-#  exec /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc
-#fi
-#if [ -f /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc ]; then
-#  exec sh /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc
-#fi
-
-#... some new stuff that hopefully will help out.
-
-/usr/lib/gnome-session/gnome-session-binary –session=ubuntu &
-/usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/unity/unity-panel-service &
-/usr/lib/unity-settings-daemon/unity-settings-daemon &
-
-for indicator in /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/indicator-*; do
-  basename=’basename \${indicator}’ 
-  dirname=’dirname \${indicator}’ 
-  service=\${dirname}/\${basename}/\${basename}-service 
-  \${service} &
-done
-unity
-
-
-# items marked with #H: below were on until recently.
-
-#######
-#H: gnome-session --session=gnome &
-#valid values for session that we've seen:
-# ubuntu
-# gnome
-# 2d-gnome (?)
-# unity
-#######
-
-#######
-# are these alternatives also?
-#x-session-manager &
-#x-window-manager &
-#######
-
-#H: gnome-terminal-server &
-
-# we don't see this running at home, but it sure seems needed on vmbuilder.
-#H: gnome-panel &
-
-# no longer exists?
-#gnome-settings-daemon &
-
-# do we need this?
-#gnome-shell &
-
-#######
-# one or the other of the window managers here.
-#hmmm: but mutter doesn't work at all.
-#H: metacity &
-#mutter --replace &
-#######
-
-# this just brings up an initial file exploring window, although at one point i needed to
-# have nautilus running to see icons on the desktop.
-####right now there are no visible icons on the desktop, so is it failing?
-#H: nautilus &
-
-############################
-
-# experimental additions since still getting lots of weird isssues:
-#H: indicator-multiload &
-#H: gnome-keyring-daemon &
-#H: ibus-daemon &
-#H: zeitgeist-daemon &
-
-############################
-
-# these processes are just nice to have started already.
-#
-# you know you were going to want them.
-
-# password tools from kde.
-#H: kwalletd &
-
-############################
-
-# limbo of useless boneheads.
-#
-# these things just don't seem to work.
-
-# this never ever shows up.
-#x-terminal-emulator -geometry 100x32 -ls -title "$VNCDESKTOP Desktop" &
-
-############################
-
-# ------------------------------
-# "&@}*(@^!$)_-{%:</~`|#=;" !!!!
-# dungeon of pain and suffering.
-# "&@}*(@^!$)_-{%:</~`|#=;" !!!!
-# ------------------------------
-#
-# adding these in just makes things go splatfooey.
-
-# compiz causes xterm to no longer be a distinct window, which is how things were
-# originally before i started fixing them.
-#compiz &
-# maybe needed now though??
-
-############################
-
diff --git a/experiments/home-.vnc/xstartup.006 b/experiments/home-.vnc/xstartup.006
deleted file mode 100755
index d8544fc2..00000000
--- a/experiments/home-.vnc/xstartup.006
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,136 +0,0 @@
-#!/bin/sh
-
-# set up gnome desktop environment for remote access via vnc.
-
-# this script depends on the gnome desktop.
-
-# references:
-#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-setup-vnc-for-ubuntu-12
-#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/questions/how-to-install-ubuntu-desktop-and-vnc
-#   https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1903220
-#   https://askubuntu.com/questions/800302/vncserver-grey-screen-ubuntu-16-04-lts
-
-############################
-
-# boilerplate that people seem to mostly agree on.
-
-unset SESSION_MANAGER
-unset DBUS_SESSION_BUS_ADDRESS
-[ -x /etc/vnc/xstartup ] && exec /etc/vnc/xstartup
-[ -r $HOME/.Xresources ] && xrdb $HOME/.Xresources
-xsetroot -solid darkgreen
-vncconfig -iconic &
-
-############################
-
-# the chaos zone.  all of these are still being tested.
-
-#not helping
-#if [ -x /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc ]; then
-#  exec /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc
-#fi
-#if [ -f /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc ]; then
-#  exec sh /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc
-#fi
-
-
-
-# items marked with #H: below were on until recently.
-
-#######
-gnome-session --session=ubuntu &
-#valid values for session that we've seen:
-# ubuntu
-# gnome
-# 2d-gnome (?)
-# unity
-#######
-
-
-#... some new stuff that hopefully will help out.
-#/usr/lib/gnome-session/gnome-session-binary –session=ubuntu &
-unity-panel-service &
-unity-settings-daemon &
-
-#seeing if indicator multiload does this:
-#for indicator in /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/indicator-*; do
-#  basename=’basename \${indicator}’ 
-#  dirname=’dirname \${indicator}’ 
-#  service=\${dirname}/\${basename}/\${basename}-service 
-#  \${service} &
-#done
-#unity
-
-
-#######
-# are these alternatives also?
-#x-session-manager &
-#x-window-manager &
-#######
-
-#H: gnome-terminal-server &
-
-# we don't see this running at home, but it sure seems needed on vmbuilder.
-#H: gnome-panel &
-
-# do we need this?
-#gnome-shell &
-
-#######
-# one or the other of the window managers here.
-#hmmm: but mutter doesn't work at all.
-#H: metacity &
-#mutter --replace &
-#######
-
-# this just brings up an initial file exploring window, although at one point i needed to
-# have nautilus running to see icons on the desktop.
-####right now there are no visible icons on the desktop, so is it failing?
-nautilus &
-
-############################
-
-# experimental additions since still getting lots of weird isssues:
-indicator-multiload &
-gnome-keyring-daemon &
-#H: ibus-daemon &
-#H: zeitgeist-daemon &
-
-############################
-
-# these processes are just nice to have started already.
-#
-# you know you were going to want them.
-
-# password tools from kde.
-kwalletd &
-
-############################
-
-# limbo of useless boneheads.
-#
-# these things just don't seem to work.
-
-# this never ever shows up.
-#x-terminal-emulator -geometry 100x32 -ls -title "$VNCDESKTOP Desktop" &
-
-# no longer exists?
-#gnome-settings-daemon &
-
-############################
-
-# ------------------------------
-# "&@}*(@^!$)_-{%:</~`|#=;" !!!!
-# dungeon of pain and suffering.
-# "&@}*(@^!$)_-{%:</~`|#=;" !!!!
-# ------------------------------
-#
-# adding these in just makes things go splatfooey.
-
-# compiz causes xterm to no longer be a distinct window, which is how things were
-# originally before i started fixing them.
-#compiz &
-# maybe needed now though??
-
-############################
-
diff --git a/experiments/home-.vnc/xstartup.007 b/experiments/home-.vnc/xstartup.007
deleted file mode 100755
index c597b49b..00000000
--- a/experiments/home-.vnc/xstartup.007
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,130 +0,0 @@
-#!/bin/sh
-
-# set up gnome desktop environment for remote access via vnc.
-
-# this script depends on the gnome desktop.
-
-# references:
-#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-setup-vnc-for-ubuntu-12
-#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/questions/how-to-install-ubuntu-desktop-and-vnc
-#   https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1903220
-#   https://askubuntu.com/questions/800302/vncserver-grey-screen-ubuntu-16-04-lts
-
-############################
-# items marked with #H: below were on until recently.
-############################
-
-# boilerplate that people seem to mostly agree on.
-
-unset SESSION_MANAGER
-unset DBUS_SESSION_BUS_ADDRESS
-[ -x /etc/vnc/xstartup ] && exec /etc/vnc/xstartup
-[ -r $HOME/.Xresources ] && xrdb $HOME/.Xresources
-xsetroot -solid darkgreen
-vncconfig -iconic &
-
-############################
-
-# the chaos zone.  all of these are still being tested.
-
-#not helping
-#if [ -x /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc ]; then
-#  exec /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc
-#fi
-#if [ -f /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc ]; then
-#  exec sh /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc
-#fi
-
-#######
-gnome-session --session=ubuntu &
-# valid values for session that we've seen: ubuntu, gnome, unity, 2d-gnome (?)
-#######
-
-#... some new stuff that hopefully will help out.
-#/usr/lib/gnome-session/gnome-session-binary –session=ubuntu &
-unity-panel-service &
-unity-settings-daemon &
-
-#seeing if indicator multiload does this:
-#for indicator in /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/indicator-*; do
-#  basename=’basename \${indicator}’ 
-#  dirname=’dirname \${indicator}’ 
-#  service=\${dirname}/\${basename}/\${basename}-service 
-#  \${service} &
-#done
-#unity
-
-
-#######
-# are these alternatives also?
-x-session-manager &
-#x-window-manager &
-#######
-
-# we don't see this running at home, but it sure seems needed on vmbuilder.
-#H: gnome-panel &
-
-# do we need this?
-gnome-shell &
-
-#######
-# one or the other of the window managers here.
-#hmmm: but mutter doesn't work at all.
-#H: metacity &
-#mutter --replace &
-#######
-
-# this just brings up an initial file exploring window, although at one point i needed to
-# have nautilus running to see icons on the desktop.
-####right now there are no visible icons on the desktop, so is it failing?
-nautilus &
-
-############################
-
-# experimental additions since still getting lots of weird isssues:
-indicator-multiload &
-gnome-keyring-daemon &
-#H: ibus-daemon &
-#H: zeitgeist-daemon &
-
-############################
-
-# these processes are just nice to have started already.
-#
-# you know you were going to want them.
-
-# password tools from kde.
-kwalletd &
-
-############################
-
-# limbo of useless boneheads.
-#
-# these things just don't seem to work.
-
-# this never ever shows up.
-#x-terminal-emulator -geometry 100x32 -ls -title "$VNCDESKTOP Desktop" &
-
-# no longer exists?
-#gnome-settings-daemon &
-
-#doesn't seem to help.
-#gnome-terminal-server &
-
-############################
-
-# ------------------------------
-# "&@}*(@^!$)_-{%:</~`|#=;" !!!!
-# dungeon of pain and suffering.
-# "&@}*(@^!$)_-{%:</~`|#=;" !!!!
-# ------------------------------
-#
-# adding these in just makes things go splatfooey.
-
-# compiz causes xterm to no longer be a distinct window, which is how things were
-# originally before i started fixing them.
-#compiz &
-# maybe needed now though??
-
-############################
-
diff --git a/experiments/home-.vnc/xstartup.008 b/experiments/home-.vnc/xstartup.008
deleted file mode 100755
index a6d4d261..00000000
--- a/experiments/home-.vnc/xstartup.008
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,140 +0,0 @@
-#!/bin/sh
-
-# set up gnome desktop environment for remote access via vnc.
-
-# this script depends on the gnome desktop.  to install the minimal
-# parts of gnome needed (as far as i know), run this command:
-#   sudo apt-get install gnome-panel gnome-settings-daemon metacity nautilus gnome-terminal 
-
-# references:
-#   best? https://askubuntu.com/questions/475023/how-to-make-vnc-server-work-with-ubuntu-desktop-without-xfce
-#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-setup-vnc-for-ubuntu-12
-#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/questions/how-to-install-ubuntu-desktop-and-vnc
-#   https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1903220
-#   https://askubuntu.com/questions/800302/vncserver-grey-screen-ubuntu-16-04-lts
-
-############################
-# items marked with #H: below were on until recently.
-############################
-
-# boilerplate that people seem to mostly agree on.
-
-unset SESSION_MANAGER
-unset DBUS_SESSION_BUS_ADDRESS
-export XKL_XMODMAP_DISABLE=1
-[ -x /etc/vnc/xstartup ] && exec /etc/vnc/xstartup
-[ -r $HOME/.Xresources ] && xrdb $HOME/.Xresources
-xsetroot -solid darkgreen
-vncconfig -iconic &
-
-############################
-
-# the chaos zone.  all of these are still being tested.
-
-# solid leads are building this chunk.
-/usr/bin/gnome-panel &
-/usr/lib/gnome-settings-daemon &
-
-
-
-#######
-gnome-session --session=ubuntu &
-# valid values for session that we've seen: ubuntu, gnome, unity, 2d-gnome (?)
-#######
-
-#... some new stuff that hopefully will help out.
-#/usr/lib/gnome-session/gnome-session-binary –session=ubuntu &
-#unity-panel-service &
-#unity-settings-daemon &
-
-#seeing if indicator multiload does this:
-#for indicator in /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/indicator-*; do
-#  basename=’basename \${indicator}’ 
-#  dirname=’dirname \${indicator}’ 
-#  service=\${dirname}/\${basename}/\${basename}-service 
-#  \${service} &
-#done
-#unity
-
-
-#######
-# are these alternatives also?
-x-session-manager &
-#x-window-manager &
-#######
-
-
-# do we need this?
-gnome-shell &
-
-#######
-# one or the other of the window managers here.
-#hmmm: but mutter doesn't work at all.
-#H: metacity &
-#mutter --replace &
-#######
-
-# this just brings up an initial file exploring window, although at one point i needed to
-# have nautilus running to see icons on the desktop.
-####right now there are no visible icons on the desktop, so is it failing?
-nautilus &
-
-############################
-
-# experimental additions since still getting lots of weird isssues:
-indicator-multiload &
-gnome-keyring-daemon &
-#H: ibus-daemon &
-#H: zeitgeist-daemon &
-
-############################
-
-# these processes are just nice to have started already.
-#
-# you know you were going to want them.
-
-# password tools from kde.
-kwalletd &
-
-############################
-
-# limbo of useless boneheads.
-#
-# these things just don't seem to work.
-
-# this never ever shows up.
-#x-terminal-emulator -geometry 100x32 -ls -title "$VNCDESKTOP Desktop" &
-
-#doesn't seem to help.
-#gnome-terminal-server &
-
-#not helping
-#if [ -x /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc ]; then
-#  exec /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc
-#fi
-#if [ -f /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc ]; then
-#  exec sh /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc
-#fi
-
-############################
-
-# ------------------------------
-# "&@}*(@^!$)_-{%:</~`|#=;" !!!!
-# dungeon of pain and suffering.
-# "&@}*(@^!$)_-{%:</~`|#=;" !!!!
-# ------------------------------
-#
-# adding these in just makes things go splatfooey.
-
-#trying something wacky; minimalist as heck...
-#and it doesn't work at all.  of course.
-#startx&
-#exit 0
-
-# compiz causes xterm to no longer be a distinct window, which is how things were
-# originally before i started fixing them.
-#compiz &
-# maybe needed now though??
-
-############################
-
diff --git a/experiments/home-.vnc/xstartup.009 b/experiments/home-.vnc/xstartup.009
deleted file mode 100755
index 1eb6fd4c..00000000
--- a/experiments/home-.vnc/xstartup.009
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,144 +0,0 @@
-#!/bin/sh
-
-# set up gnome desktop environment for remote access via vnc.
-
-# this script depends on the gnome desktop.  to install the minimal
-# parts of gnome needed (as far as i know), run this command:
-#   sudo apt-get install gnome-panel gnome-settings-daemon metacity nautilus gnome-terminal kwalletmanager
-
-# references:
-#   best? https://askubuntu.com/questions/475023/how-to-make-vnc-server-work-with-ubuntu-desktop-without-xfce
-#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-setup-vnc-for-ubuntu-12
-#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/questions/how-to-install-ubuntu-desktop-and-vnc
-#   https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1903220
-#   https://askubuntu.com/questions/800302/vncserver-grey-screen-ubuntu-16-04-lts
-
-############################
-
-# boilerplate that people seem to mostly agree on.
-
-unset SESSION_MANAGER
-unset DBUS_SESSION_BUS_ADDRESS
-export XKL_XMODMAP_DISABLE=1
-[ -x /etc/vnc/xstartup ] && exec /etc/vnc/xstartup
-[ -r $HOME/.Xresources ] && xrdb $HOME/.Xresources
-xsetroot -solid darkgreen
-vncconfig -iconic &
-
-############################
-
-# the chaos zone.  all of these are still being tested.
-
-# solid leads are building this chunk.
-/usr/bin/gnome-panel &
-/usr/lib/gnome-settings-daemon &
-/usr/bin/metacity &
-/usr/bin/nautilus &
-/usr/bin/gnome-terminal &
-
-# password tools from kde.
-kwalletd &
-
-
-#######
-#gnome-session --session=ubuntu &
-# valid values for session that we've seen: ubuntu, gnome, unity, 2d-gnome (?)
-#######
-
-#... some new stuff that hopefully will help out.
-#/usr/lib/gnome-session/gnome-session-binary –session=ubuntu &
-#unity-panel-service &
-#unity-settings-daemon &
-
-#seeing if indicator multiload does this:
-#for indicator in /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/indicator-*; do
-#  basename=’basename \${indicator}’ 
-#  dirname=’dirname \${indicator}’ 
-#  service=\${dirname}/\${basename}/\${basename}-service 
-#  \${service} &
-#done
-#unity
-
-
-#######
-# are these alternatives also?
-#x-session-manager &
-#x-window-manager &
-#######
-
-
-# do we need this?
-#gnome-shell &
-
-
-# this just brings up an initial file exploring window, although at one point i needed to
-# have nautilus running to see icons on the desktop.
-####right now there are no visible icons on the desktop, so is it failing?
-#nautilus &
-
-############################
-
-# experimental additions since still getting lots of weird isssues:
-#indicator-multiload &
-#gnome-keyring-daemon &
-#H: ibus-daemon &
-#H: zeitgeist-daemon &
-
-############################
-
-# these processes are just nice to have started already.
-#
-# you know you were going to want them.
-
-# password tools from kde.
-#kwalletd &
-
-############################
-
-# limbo of useless boneheads and configs in training.
-#
-# these things just don't seem to work.
-
-# this never ever shows up.
-#x-terminal-emulator -geometry 100x32 -ls -title "$VNCDESKTOP Desktop" &
-
-#doesn't seem to help.
-#gnome-terminal-server &
-
-#not helping
-#if [ -x /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc ]; then
-#  exec /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc
-#fi
-#if [ -f /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc ]; then
-#  exec sh /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc
-#fi
-
-#######
-# one or the other of the window managers here.
-#hmmm: but mutter doesn't work at all.
-#H: metacity &
-#mutter --replace &
-#######
-
-############################
-
-# ------------------------------
-# "&@}*(@^!$)_-{%:</~`|#=;" !!!!
-# dungeon of pain and suffering.
-# "&@}*(@^!$)_-{%:</~`|#=;" !!!!
-# ------------------------------
-#
-# adding these in just makes things go splatfooey.
-
-#trying something wacky; minimalist as heck...
-#and it doesn't work at all.  of course.
-#startx&
-#exit 0
-
-# compiz causes xterm to no longer be a distinct window, which is how things were
-# originally before i started fixing them.
-#compiz &
-# maybe needed now though??
-
-############################
-
diff --git a/experiments/home-.vnc/xstartup.010 b/experiments/home-.vnc/xstartup.010
deleted file mode 100755
index 6330427c..00000000
--- a/experiments/home-.vnc/xstartup.010
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,66 +0,0 @@
-#!/bin/sh
-
-# set up gnome desktop environment for remote access via vnc.
-
-# this script depends on the gnome desktop.  to install the minimal
-# parts of gnome needed (as far as i know), run this command:
-#   sudo apt-get install gnome-panel gnome-settings-daemon gnome-terminal kwalletmanager metacity nautilus
-
-# references:
-#
-#   best leads: https://askubuntu.com/questions/475023/how-to-make-vnc-server-work-with-ubuntu-desktop-without-xfce
-#
-#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-setup-vnc-for-ubuntu-12
-#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/questions/how-to-install-ubuntu-desktop-and-vnc
-#   https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1903220
-#   https://askubuntu.com/questions/800302/vncserver-grey-screen-ubuntu-16-04-lts
-
-############################
-
-# reset some variables that could be a problem.
-
-unset SESSION_MANAGER
-unset DBUS_SESSION_BUS_ADDRESS
-export XKL_XMODMAP_DISABLE=1
-
-############################
-
-# load some extra configuration files if they exist.
-
-[ -x /etc/vnc/xstartup ] && exec /etc/vnc/xstartup
-[ -r $HOME/.Xresources ] && xrdb $HOME/.Xresources
-
-############################
-
-# set background to solid color; avoids using bandwidth to transfer pictures.
-xsetroot -solid darkgreen
-#this does what again?
-vncconfig -iconic &
-
-############################
-
-# solid leads (from the best article above) got us this working
-# and pretty minimal set of apps to run.
-
-/usr/bin/gnome-panel &
-/usr/lib/gnome-settings-daemon &
-/usr/bin/metacity &
-/usr/bin/nautilus &
-/usr/bin/gnome-terminal &
-
-############################
-
-# password tools from kde.
-kwalletd &
-
-############################
-
-# ------------------------------
-# "&@}*(@^!$)_-{%:</~`|#=;" !!!!
-# dungeon of pain and suffering.
-# "&@}*(@^!$)_-{%:</~`|#=;" !!!!
-# ------------------------------
-
-# all content has been deleted from the config dungeon.  the damaged configs
-# have been set free to roam in their natural environment of the internet.
-
diff --git a/experiments/home-.vnc/xstartup.011 b/experiments/home-.vnc/xstartup.011
deleted file mode 100755
index 8dc54aae..00000000
--- a/experiments/home-.vnc/xstartup.011
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,61 +0,0 @@
-#!/bin/sh
-
-# set up gnome desktop environment for remote access via vnc.
-
-# this script depends on the gnome desktop.  to install the minimal
-# parts of gnome needed (as far as i know), run this command:
-#   sudo apt-get install gnome-panel gnome-settings-daemon gnome-terminal kwalletmanager metacity nautilus
-
-# references:
-#
-#   best leads: https://askubuntu.com/questions/475023/how-to-make-vnc-server-work-with-ubuntu-desktop-without-xfce
-#
-#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-setup-vnc-for-ubuntu-12
-#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/questions/how-to-install-ubuntu-desktop-and-vnc
-#   https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1903220
-#   https://askubuntu.com/questions/800302/vncserver-grey-screen-ubuntu-16-04-lts
-
-############################
-
-# reset some variables that could be a problem.
-
-unset SESSION_MANAGER
-unset DBUS_SESSION_BUS_ADDRESS
-export XKL_XMODMAP_DISABLE=1
-
-############################
-
-# load some extra configuration files if they exist.
-
-[ -x /etc/vnc/xstartup ] && exec /etc/vnc/xstartup
-[ -r $HOME/.Xresources ] && xrdb $HOME/.Xresources
-
-############################
-
-# set background to solid color; avoids using bandwidth to transfer pictures.
-xsetroot -solid darkgreen
-#this does what again?
-vncconfig -iconic &
-
-############################
-
-# solid leads (from the best article above) got us this working
-# and pretty minimal set of apps to run.
-
-/usr/bin/gnome-panel &
-/usr/lib/gnome-settings-daemon &
-/usr/bin/metacity &
-/usr/bin/nautilus &
-/usr/bin/gnome-terminal &
-
-############################
-
-# ------------------------------
-# "&@}*(@^!$)_-{%:</~`|#=;" !!!!
-# dungeon of pain and suffering.
-# "&@}*(@^!$)_-{%:</~`|#=;" !!!!
-# ------------------------------
-
-# all content has been deleted from the config dungeon.  the damaged configs
-# have been set free to roam in their natural environment of the internet.
-
diff --git a/experiments/home-.vnc/xstartup.012 b/experiments/home-.vnc/xstartup.012
deleted file mode 100755
index 7e5fc79b..00000000
--- a/experiments/home-.vnc/xstartup.012
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,66 +0,0 @@
-#!/bin/sh
-
-# set up gnome desktop environment for remote access via vnc.
-
-# NOTE: it is important to be running the vncserver as a user who is NOT
-#        already running x windowing system.  otherwise, weird and possibly
-#        bad things can happen, e.g. your apps show up on display zero
-#        rather than on the vnc desktop.
-
-# this script depends on the gnome desktop.  to install the minimal
-# parts of gnome needed (as far as i know), run this command:
-#
-#   sudo apt-get install gnome-panel gnome-settings-daemon gnome-terminal kwalletmanager metacity nautilus
-
-# references:
-#
-#   best leads: https://askubuntu.com/questions/475023/how-to-make-vnc-server-work-with-ubuntu-desktop-without-xfce
-#
-#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-setup-vnc-for-ubuntu-12
-#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/questions/how-to-install-ubuntu-desktop-and-vnc
-#   https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1903220
-#   https://askubuntu.com/questions/800302/vncserver-grey-screen-ubuntu-16-04-lts
-
-############################
-
-# reset some variables that could be a problem.
-
-unset SESSION_MANAGER
-unset DBUS_SESSION_BUS_ADDRESS
-export XKL_XMODMAP_DISABLE=1
-
-############################
-
-# load some extra configuration files if they exist.
-
-[ -x /etc/vnc/xstartup ] && exec /etc/vnc/xstartup
-[ -r $HOME/.Xresources ] && xrdb $HOME/.Xresources
-
-############################
-
-# set background to solid color; avoids using bandwidth to transfer pictures.
-xsetroot -solid darkgreen
-#this does what again?
-vncconfig -iconic &
-
-############################
-
-# solid leads from the "best" article above gave us the workable, minimal set
-# of x window apps below.
-/usr/bin/gnome-panel &
-/usr/lib/gnome-settings-daemon &
-/usr/bin/metacity &
-/usr/bin/nautilus &
-/usr/bin/gnome-terminal &
-
-############################
-
-# ------------------------------
-# "&@}*(@^!$)_-{%:</~`|#=;" !!!!
-# dungeon of pain and suffering.
-# "&@}*(@^!$)_-{%:</~`|#=;" !!!!
-# ------------------------------
-
-# all content has been deleted from the config dungeon.  the damaged configs
-# have been set free to roam in their natural environment of the internet.
-
diff --git a/experiments/init.d/vncserver.001 b/experiments/init.d/vncserver.001
deleted file mode 100755
index 2b6e6dd2..00000000
--- a/experiments/init.d/vncserver.001
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,27 +0,0 @@
-#!/bin/bash
-PATH="$PATH:/usr/bin/"
-export USER="fred"
-DISPLAY="1"
-DEPTH="16"
-GEOMETRY="1024x768"
-OPTIONS="-depth ${DEPTH} -geometry ${GEOMETRY} :${DISPLAY}"
-. /lib/lsb/init-functions
-
-case "$1" in
-start)
-log_action_begin_msg "Starting vncserver for user '${USER}' on localhost:${DISPLAY}"
-su ${USER} -c "/usr/bin/vncserver ${OPTIONS}"
-;;
-
-stop)
-log_action_begin_msg "Stoping vncserver for user '${USER}' on localhost:${DISPLAY}"
-su ${USER} -c "/usr/bin/vncserver -kill :${DISPLAY}"
-;;
-
-restart)
-$0 stop
-$0 start
-;;
-esac
-exit 0
-
diff --git a/experiments/init.d/vncserver.002 b/experiments/init.d/vncserver.002
deleted file mode 100755
index 73bdec08..00000000
--- a/experiments/init.d/vncserver.002
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,27 +0,0 @@
-#!/bin/bash
-PATH="$PATH:/usr/bin/"
-export USER="fred"
-DISPLAY="1"
-DEPTH="16"
-GEOMETRY="1200x800"
-OPTIONS="-depth ${DEPTH} -geometry ${GEOMETRY} :${DISPLAY}"
-. /lib/lsb/init-functions
-
-case "$1" in
-start)
-log_action_begin_msg "Starting vncserver for user '${USER}' on localhost:${DISPLAY}"
-su ${USER} -c "/usr/bin/vncserver ${OPTIONS}"
-;;
-
-stop)
-log_action_begin_msg "Stoping vncserver for user '${USER}' on localhost:${DISPLAY}"
-su ${USER} -c "/usr/bin/vncserver -kill :${DISPLAY}"
-;;
-
-restart)
-$0 stop
-$0 start
-;;
-esac
-exit 0
-
diff --git a/experiments/init.d/vncserver.003 b/experiments/init.d/vncserver.003
deleted file mode 100755
index 73bdec08..00000000
--- a/experiments/init.d/vncserver.003
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,27 +0,0 @@
-#!/bin/bash
-PATH="$PATH:/usr/bin/"
-export USER="fred"
-DISPLAY="1"
-DEPTH="16"
-GEOMETRY="1200x800"
-OPTIONS="-depth ${DEPTH} -geometry ${GEOMETRY} :${DISPLAY}"
-. /lib/lsb/init-functions
-
-case "$1" in
-start)
-log_action_begin_msg "Starting vncserver for user '${USER}' on localhost:${DISPLAY}"
-su ${USER} -c "/usr/bin/vncserver ${OPTIONS}"
-;;
-
-stop)
-log_action_begin_msg "Stoping vncserver for user '${USER}' on localhost:${DISPLAY}"
-su ${USER} -c "/usr/bin/vncserver -kill :${DISPLAY}"
-;;
-
-restart)
-$0 stop
-$0 start
-;;
-esac
-exit 0
-
diff --git a/experiments/init.d/vncserver.004 b/experiments/init.d/vncserver.004
deleted file mode 100755
index 9e95549c..00000000
--- a/experiments/init.d/vncserver.004
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,28 +0,0 @@
-#!/bin/bash
-PATH="$PATH:/usr/bin/"
-export USER="fred"
-DISPLAY="1"
-DEPTH="16"
-GEOMETRY="1200x800"
-XAUTHORITY="/home/$USER/.Xauthority.vnc"
-OPTIONS="-depth ${DEPTH} -geometry ${GEOMETRY} :${DISPLAY}"
-. /lib/lsb/init-functions
-
-case "$1" in
-start)
-log_action_begin_msg "Starting vncserver for user '${USER}' on localhost:${DISPLAY}"
-su ${USER} -c "/usr/bin/vncserver ${OPTIONS}"
-;;
-
-stop)
-log_action_begin_msg "Stoping vncserver for user '${USER}' on localhost:${DISPLAY}"
-su ${USER} -c "/usr/bin/vncserver -kill :${DISPLAY}"
-;;
-
-restart)
-$0 stop
-$0 start
-;;
-esac
-exit 0
-
diff --git a/experiments/init.d/vncserver.005 b/experiments/init.d/vncserver.005
deleted file mode 100755
index 5cf5e2bd..00000000
--- a/experiments/init.d/vncserver.005
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,30 +0,0 @@
-#!/bin/bash
-PATH="$PATH:/usr/bin/"
-export USER="fredhuff"
-# fredhuff is a different user than my normal user who is logged in on
-# desktop zero.  this is important for display isolation.
-DISPLAY="1"
-DEPTH="16"
-GEOMETRY="1200x800"
-XAUTHORITY="/home/$USER/.Xauthority.vnc"
-OPTIONS="-depth ${DEPTH} -geometry ${GEOMETRY} :${DISPLAY}"
-. /lib/lsb/init-functions
-
-case "$1" in
-start)
-log_action_begin_msg "Starting vncserver for user '${USER}' on localhost:${DISPLAY}"
-su ${USER} -c "/usr/bin/vncserver ${OPTIONS}"
-;;
-
-stop)
-log_action_begin_msg "Stoping vncserver for user '${USER}' on localhost:${DISPLAY}"
-su ${USER} -c "/usr/bin/vncserver -kill :${DISPLAY}"
-;;
-
-restart)
-$0 stop
-$0 start
-;;
-esac
-exit 0
-
diff --git a/experiments/vnc/dot.vnc/xstartup.001 b/experiments/vnc/dot.vnc/xstartup.001
new file mode 100755
index 00000000..40b174bf
--- /dev/null
+++ b/experiments/vnc/dot.vnc/xstartup.001
@@ -0,0 +1,49 @@
+#!/bin/sh
+
+# set up gnome desktop environment for vnc.
+
+# references:
+#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-setup-vnc-for-ubuntu-12
+#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/questions/how-to-install-ubuntu-desktop-and-vnc
+#   https://www.centos.org/docs/5/html/5.2/Virtualization/sect-Virtualization-Tips_and_tricks-Configuring_a_VNC_Server.html
+#   https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1903220
+#   https://askubuntu.com/questions/800302/vncserver-grey-screen-ubuntu-16-04-lts
+
+[ -x /etc/vnc/xstartup ] && exec /etc/vnc/xstartup
+[ -r $HOME/.Xresources ] && xrdb $HOME/.Xresources
+
+xsetroot -solid darkgreen
+vncconfig -iconic &
+
+#######
+gnome-session --session=ubuntu &
+#valid values for session that we've seen:
+# ubuntu
+# gnome
+# 2d-gnome (?)
+# unity
+#######
+
+x-terminal-emulator -geometry 100x32 -ls -title "$VNCDESKTOP Desktop" &
+
+#######
+# are these alternatives also?
+x-session-manager &
+#x-window-manager &
+#######
+
+# we don't see this running at home, but it sure seems needed on vmbuilder.
+gnome-panel &
+
+#gnome-settings-daemon &
+#gnome-shell &
+
+#######
+# one or the other of the window managers here.
+#hmmm: but mutter doesn't work at all.
+metacity &
+#mutter &
+#######
+
+nautilus &
+
diff --git a/experiments/vnc/dot.vnc/xstartup.002 b/experiments/vnc/dot.vnc/xstartup.002
new file mode 100755
index 00000000..1df643d6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/experiments/vnc/dot.vnc/xstartup.002
@@ -0,0 +1,63 @@
+#!/bin/sh
+
+# set up gnome desktop environment for vnc.
+
+# references:
+#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-setup-vnc-for-ubuntu-12
+#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/questions/how-to-install-ubuntu-desktop-and-vnc
+#   https://www.centos.org/docs/5/html/5.2/Virtualization/sect-Virtualization-Tips_and_tricks-Configuring_a_VNC_Server.html
+#   https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1903220
+#   https://askubuntu.com/questions/800302/vncserver-grey-screen-ubuntu-16-04-lts
+
+[ -x /etc/vnc/xstartup ] && exec /etc/vnc/xstartup
+[ -r $HOME/.Xresources ] && xrdb $HOME/.Xresources
+
+xsetroot -solid darkgreen
+vncconfig -iconic &
+
+#######
+gnome-session --session=ubuntu &
+#valid values for session that we've seen:
+# ubuntu
+# gnome
+# 2d-gnome (?)
+# unity
+#######
+
+x-terminal-emulator -geometry 100x32 -ls -title "$VNCDESKTOP Desktop" &
+
+#######
+# are these alternatives also?
+x-session-manager &
+#x-window-manager &
+#######
+
+gnome-terminal-server &
+
+# we don't see this running at home, but it sure seems needed on vmbuilder.
+gnome-panel &
+
+#gnome-settings-daemon &
+#gnome-shell &
+
+#######
+# one or the other of the window managers here.
+#hmmm: but mutter doesn't work at all.
+metacity &
+#mutter --replace &
+#######
+
+nautilus &
+
+# experimental additions since still getting lots of weird isssues:
+indicator-multiload &
+compiz &
+gnome-keyring-daemon &
+ibus-daemon &
+zeitgeist-daemon &
+
+# just nice to have started already.
+kwalletd &
+
+
+
diff --git a/experiments/vnc/dot.vnc/xstartup.003 b/experiments/vnc/dot.vnc/xstartup.003
new file mode 100755
index 00000000..d2a26678
--- /dev/null
+++ b/experiments/vnc/dot.vnc/xstartup.003
@@ -0,0 +1,105 @@
+#!/bin/sh
+
+# set up gnome desktop environment for vnc.
+
+# references:
+#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-setup-vnc-for-ubuntu-12
+#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/questions/how-to-install-ubuntu-desktop-and-vnc
+#   https://www.centos.org/docs/5/html/5.2/Virtualization/sect-Virtualization-Tips_and_tricks-Configuring_a_VNC_Server.html
+#   https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1903220
+#   https://askubuntu.com/questions/800302/vncserver-grey-screen-ubuntu-16-04-lts
+
+############################
+
+# boilerplate that people seem to agree on.
+
+[ -x /etc/vnc/xstartup ] && exec /etc/vnc/xstartup
+[ -r $HOME/.Xresources ] && xrdb $HOME/.Xresources
+
+xsetroot -solid darkgreen
+vncconfig -iconic &
+
+############################
+
+# the chaos zone.  all of these are still being tested.
+
+#######
+gnome-session --session=ubuntu &
+#valid values for session that we've seen:
+# ubuntu
+# gnome
+# 2d-gnome (?)
+# unity
+#######
+
+#######
+# are these alternatives also?
+x-session-manager &
+#x-window-manager &
+#######
+
+gnome-terminal-server &
+
+# we don't see this running at home, but it sure seems needed on vmbuilder.
+gnome-panel &
+
+# no longer exists?
+#gnome-settings-daemon &
+
+# do we need this?
+#gnome-shell &
+
+#######
+# one or the other of the window managers here.
+#hmmm: but mutter doesn't work at all.
+metacity &
+#mutter --replace &
+#######
+
+# this just brings up an initial file exploring window, although at one point i needed to
+# have nautilus running to see icons on the desktop.
+####right now there are no visible icons on the desktop, so is it failing?
+nautilus &
+
+############################
+
+# experimental additions since still getting lots of weird isssues:
+indicator-multiload &
+gnome-keyring-daemon &
+ibus-daemon &
+zeitgeist-daemon &
+
+############################
+
+# these processes are just nice to have started already.
+#
+# you know you were going to want them.
+
+# password tools from kde.
+kwalletd &
+
+############################
+
+# limbo of useless boneheads.
+#
+# these things just don't seem to work.
+
+# this never ever shows up.
+#x-terminal-emulator -geometry 100x32 -ls -title "$VNCDESKTOP Desktop" &
+
+############################
+
+# ------------------------------
+# "&@}*(@^!$)_-{%:</~`|#=;" !!!!
+# dungeon of pain and suffering.
+# "&@}*(@^!$)_-{%:</~`|#=;" !!!!
+# ------------------------------
+#
+# adding these in just makes things go splatfooey.
+
+# compiz causes xterm to no longer be a distinct window, which is how things were
+# originally before i started fixing them.
+#compiz &
+
+############################
+
diff --git a/experiments/vnc/dot.vnc/xstartup.004 b/experiments/vnc/dot.vnc/xstartup.004
new file mode 100755
index 00000000..b4158bbb
--- /dev/null
+++ b/experiments/vnc/dot.vnc/xstartup.004
@@ -0,0 +1,106 @@
+#!/bin/sh
+
+# set up gnome desktop environment for remote access via vnc.
+
+# this script depends on the gnome desktop.
+
+# references:
+#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-setup-vnc-for-ubuntu-12
+#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/questions/how-to-install-ubuntu-desktop-and-vnc
+#   https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1903220
+#   https://askubuntu.com/questions/800302/vncserver-grey-screen-ubuntu-16-04-lts
+
+############################
+
+# boilerplate that people seem to agree on.
+
+[ -x /etc/vnc/xstartup ] && exec /etc/vnc/xstartup
+[ -r $HOME/.Xresources ] && xrdb $HOME/.Xresources
+
+xsetroot -solid darkgreen
+vncconfig -iconic &
+
+############################
+
+# the chaos zone.  all of these are still being tested.
+
+#######
+gnome-session --session=gnome &
+#valid values for session that we've seen:
+# ubuntu
+# gnome
+# 2d-gnome (?)
+# unity
+#######
+
+#######
+# are these alternatives also?
+#x-session-manager &
+#x-window-manager &
+#######
+
+gnome-terminal-server &
+
+# we don't see this running at home, but it sure seems needed on vmbuilder.
+gnome-panel &
+
+# no longer exists?
+#gnome-settings-daemon &
+
+# do we need this?
+#gnome-shell &
+
+#######
+# one or the other of the window managers here.
+#hmmm: but mutter doesn't work at all.
+metacity &
+#mutter --replace &
+#######
+
+# this just brings up an initial file exploring window, although at one point i needed to
+# have nautilus running to see icons on the desktop.
+####right now there are no visible icons on the desktop, so is it failing?
+nautilus &
+
+############################
+
+# experimental additions since still getting lots of weird isssues:
+indicator-multiload &
+gnome-keyring-daemon &
+ibus-daemon &
+zeitgeist-daemon &
+
+############################
+
+# these processes are just nice to have started already.
+#
+# you know you were going to want them.
+
+# password tools from kde.
+kwalletd &
+
+############################
+
+# limbo of useless boneheads.
+#
+# these things just don't seem to work.
+
+# this never ever shows up.
+#x-terminal-emulator -geometry 100x32 -ls -title "$VNCDESKTOP Desktop" &
+
+############################
+
+# ------------------------------
+# "&@}*(@^!$)_-{%:</~`|#=;" !!!!
+# dungeon of pain and suffering.
+# "&@}*(@^!$)_-{%:</~`|#=;" !!!!
+# ------------------------------
+#
+# adding these in just makes things go splatfooey.
+
+# compiz causes xterm to no longer be a distinct window, which is how things were
+# originally before i started fixing them.
+#compiz &
+
+############################
+
diff --git a/experiments/vnc/dot.vnc/xstartup.005 b/experiments/vnc/dot.vnc/xstartup.005
new file mode 100755
index 00000000..1833bb77
--- /dev/null
+++ b/experiments/vnc/dot.vnc/xstartup.005
@@ -0,0 +1,133 @@
+#!/bin/sh
+
+# set up gnome desktop environment for remote access via vnc.
+
+# this script depends on the gnome desktop.
+
+# references:
+#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-setup-vnc-for-ubuntu-12
+#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/questions/how-to-install-ubuntu-desktop-and-vnc
+#   https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1903220
+#   https://askubuntu.com/questions/800302/vncserver-grey-screen-ubuntu-16-04-lts
+
+############################
+
+# boilerplate that people seem to mostly agree on.
+
+unset SESSION_MANAGER
+unset DBUS_SESSION_BUS_ADDRESS
+[ -x /etc/vnc/xstartup ] && exec /etc/vnc/xstartup
+[ -r $HOME/.Xresources ] && xrdb $HOME/.Xresources
+xsetroot -solid darkgreen
+vncconfig -iconic &
+
+############################
+
+# the chaos zone.  all of these are still being tested.
+
+#not helping
+#if [ -x /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc ]; then
+#  exec /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc
+#fi
+#if [ -f /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc ]; then
+#  exec sh /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc
+#fi
+
+#... some new stuff that hopefully will help out.
+
+/usr/lib/gnome-session/gnome-session-binary –session=ubuntu &
+/usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/unity/unity-panel-service &
+/usr/lib/unity-settings-daemon/unity-settings-daemon &
+
+for indicator in /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/indicator-*; do
+  basename=’basename \${indicator}’ 
+  dirname=’dirname \${indicator}’ 
+  service=\${dirname}/\${basename}/\${basename}-service 
+  \${service} &
+done
+unity
+
+
+# items marked with #H: below were on until recently.
+
+#######
+#H: gnome-session --session=gnome &
+#valid values for session that we've seen:
+# ubuntu
+# gnome
+# 2d-gnome (?)
+# unity
+#######
+
+#######
+# are these alternatives also?
+#x-session-manager &
+#x-window-manager &
+#######
+
+#H: gnome-terminal-server &
+
+# we don't see this running at home, but it sure seems needed on vmbuilder.
+#H: gnome-panel &
+
+# no longer exists?
+#gnome-settings-daemon &
+
+# do we need this?
+#gnome-shell &
+
+#######
+# one or the other of the window managers here.
+#hmmm: but mutter doesn't work at all.
+#H: metacity &
+#mutter --replace &
+#######
+
+# this just brings up an initial file exploring window, although at one point i needed to
+# have nautilus running to see icons on the desktop.
+####right now there are no visible icons on the desktop, so is it failing?
+#H: nautilus &
+
+############################
+
+# experimental additions since still getting lots of weird isssues:
+#H: indicator-multiload &
+#H: gnome-keyring-daemon &
+#H: ibus-daemon &
+#H: zeitgeist-daemon &
+
+############################
+
+# these processes are just nice to have started already.
+#
+# you know you were going to want them.
+
+# password tools from kde.
+#H: kwalletd &
+
+############################
+
+# limbo of useless boneheads.
+#
+# these things just don't seem to work.
+
+# this never ever shows up.
+#x-terminal-emulator -geometry 100x32 -ls -title "$VNCDESKTOP Desktop" &
+
+############################
+
+# ------------------------------
+# "&@}*(@^!$)_-{%:</~`|#=;" !!!!
+# dungeon of pain and suffering.
+# "&@}*(@^!$)_-{%:</~`|#=;" !!!!
+# ------------------------------
+#
+# adding these in just makes things go splatfooey.
+
+# compiz causes xterm to no longer be a distinct window, which is how things were
+# originally before i started fixing them.
+#compiz &
+# maybe needed now though??
+
+############################
+
diff --git a/experiments/vnc/dot.vnc/xstartup.006 b/experiments/vnc/dot.vnc/xstartup.006
new file mode 100755
index 00000000..d8544fc2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/experiments/vnc/dot.vnc/xstartup.006
@@ -0,0 +1,136 @@
+#!/bin/sh
+
+# set up gnome desktop environment for remote access via vnc.
+
+# this script depends on the gnome desktop.
+
+# references:
+#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-setup-vnc-for-ubuntu-12
+#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/questions/how-to-install-ubuntu-desktop-and-vnc
+#   https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1903220
+#   https://askubuntu.com/questions/800302/vncserver-grey-screen-ubuntu-16-04-lts
+
+############################
+
+# boilerplate that people seem to mostly agree on.
+
+unset SESSION_MANAGER
+unset DBUS_SESSION_BUS_ADDRESS
+[ -x /etc/vnc/xstartup ] && exec /etc/vnc/xstartup
+[ -r $HOME/.Xresources ] && xrdb $HOME/.Xresources
+xsetroot -solid darkgreen
+vncconfig -iconic &
+
+############################
+
+# the chaos zone.  all of these are still being tested.
+
+#not helping
+#if [ -x /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc ]; then
+#  exec /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc
+#fi
+#if [ -f /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc ]; then
+#  exec sh /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc
+#fi
+
+
+
+# items marked with #H: below were on until recently.
+
+#######
+gnome-session --session=ubuntu &
+#valid values for session that we've seen:
+# ubuntu
+# gnome
+# 2d-gnome (?)
+# unity
+#######
+
+
+#... some new stuff that hopefully will help out.
+#/usr/lib/gnome-session/gnome-session-binary –session=ubuntu &
+unity-panel-service &
+unity-settings-daemon &
+
+#seeing if indicator multiload does this:
+#for indicator in /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/indicator-*; do
+#  basename=’basename \${indicator}’ 
+#  dirname=’dirname \${indicator}’ 
+#  service=\${dirname}/\${basename}/\${basename}-service 
+#  \${service} &
+#done
+#unity
+
+
+#######
+# are these alternatives also?
+#x-session-manager &
+#x-window-manager &
+#######
+
+#H: gnome-terminal-server &
+
+# we don't see this running at home, but it sure seems needed on vmbuilder.
+#H: gnome-panel &
+
+# do we need this?
+#gnome-shell &
+
+#######
+# one or the other of the window managers here.
+#hmmm: but mutter doesn't work at all.
+#H: metacity &
+#mutter --replace &
+#######
+
+# this just brings up an initial file exploring window, although at one point i needed to
+# have nautilus running to see icons on the desktop.
+####right now there are no visible icons on the desktop, so is it failing?
+nautilus &
+
+############################
+
+# experimental additions since still getting lots of weird isssues:
+indicator-multiload &
+gnome-keyring-daemon &
+#H: ibus-daemon &
+#H: zeitgeist-daemon &
+
+############################
+
+# these processes are just nice to have started already.
+#
+# you know you were going to want them.
+
+# password tools from kde.
+kwalletd &
+
+############################
+
+# limbo of useless boneheads.
+#
+# these things just don't seem to work.
+
+# this never ever shows up.
+#x-terminal-emulator -geometry 100x32 -ls -title "$VNCDESKTOP Desktop" &
+
+# no longer exists?
+#gnome-settings-daemon &
+
+############################
+
+# ------------------------------
+# "&@}*(@^!$)_-{%:</~`|#=;" !!!!
+# dungeon of pain and suffering.
+# "&@}*(@^!$)_-{%:</~`|#=;" !!!!
+# ------------------------------
+#
+# adding these in just makes things go splatfooey.
+
+# compiz causes xterm to no longer be a distinct window, which is how things were
+# originally before i started fixing them.
+#compiz &
+# maybe needed now though??
+
+############################
+
diff --git a/experiments/vnc/dot.vnc/xstartup.007 b/experiments/vnc/dot.vnc/xstartup.007
new file mode 100755
index 00000000..c597b49b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/experiments/vnc/dot.vnc/xstartup.007
@@ -0,0 +1,130 @@
+#!/bin/sh
+
+# set up gnome desktop environment for remote access via vnc.
+
+# this script depends on the gnome desktop.
+
+# references:
+#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-setup-vnc-for-ubuntu-12
+#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/questions/how-to-install-ubuntu-desktop-and-vnc
+#   https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1903220
+#   https://askubuntu.com/questions/800302/vncserver-grey-screen-ubuntu-16-04-lts
+
+############################
+# items marked with #H: below were on until recently.
+############################
+
+# boilerplate that people seem to mostly agree on.
+
+unset SESSION_MANAGER
+unset DBUS_SESSION_BUS_ADDRESS
+[ -x /etc/vnc/xstartup ] && exec /etc/vnc/xstartup
+[ -r $HOME/.Xresources ] && xrdb $HOME/.Xresources
+xsetroot -solid darkgreen
+vncconfig -iconic &
+
+############################
+
+# the chaos zone.  all of these are still being tested.
+
+#not helping
+#if [ -x /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc ]; then
+#  exec /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc
+#fi
+#if [ -f /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc ]; then
+#  exec sh /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc
+#fi
+
+#######
+gnome-session --session=ubuntu &
+# valid values for session that we've seen: ubuntu, gnome, unity, 2d-gnome (?)
+#######
+
+#... some new stuff that hopefully will help out.
+#/usr/lib/gnome-session/gnome-session-binary –session=ubuntu &
+unity-panel-service &
+unity-settings-daemon &
+
+#seeing if indicator multiload does this:
+#for indicator in /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/indicator-*; do
+#  basename=’basename \${indicator}’ 
+#  dirname=’dirname \${indicator}’ 
+#  service=\${dirname}/\${basename}/\${basename}-service 
+#  \${service} &
+#done
+#unity
+
+
+#######
+# are these alternatives also?
+x-session-manager &
+#x-window-manager &
+#######
+
+# we don't see this running at home, but it sure seems needed on vmbuilder.
+#H: gnome-panel &
+
+# do we need this?
+gnome-shell &
+
+#######
+# one or the other of the window managers here.
+#hmmm: but mutter doesn't work at all.
+#H: metacity &
+#mutter --replace &
+#######
+
+# this just brings up an initial file exploring window, although at one point i needed to
+# have nautilus running to see icons on the desktop.
+####right now there are no visible icons on the desktop, so is it failing?
+nautilus &
+
+############################
+
+# experimental additions since still getting lots of weird isssues:
+indicator-multiload &
+gnome-keyring-daemon &
+#H: ibus-daemon &
+#H: zeitgeist-daemon &
+
+############################
+
+# these processes are just nice to have started already.
+#
+# you know you were going to want them.
+
+# password tools from kde.
+kwalletd &
+
+############################
+
+# limbo of useless boneheads.
+#
+# these things just don't seem to work.
+
+# this never ever shows up.
+#x-terminal-emulator -geometry 100x32 -ls -title "$VNCDESKTOP Desktop" &
+
+# no longer exists?
+#gnome-settings-daemon &
+
+#doesn't seem to help.
+#gnome-terminal-server &
+
+############################
+
+# ------------------------------
+# "&@}*(@^!$)_-{%:</~`|#=;" !!!!
+# dungeon of pain and suffering.
+# "&@}*(@^!$)_-{%:</~`|#=;" !!!!
+# ------------------------------
+#
+# adding these in just makes things go splatfooey.
+
+# compiz causes xterm to no longer be a distinct window, which is how things were
+# originally before i started fixing them.
+#compiz &
+# maybe needed now though??
+
+############################
+
diff --git a/experiments/vnc/dot.vnc/xstartup.008 b/experiments/vnc/dot.vnc/xstartup.008
new file mode 100755
index 00000000..a6d4d261
--- /dev/null
+++ b/experiments/vnc/dot.vnc/xstartup.008
@@ -0,0 +1,140 @@
+#!/bin/sh
+
+# set up gnome desktop environment for remote access via vnc.
+
+# this script depends on the gnome desktop.  to install the minimal
+# parts of gnome needed (as far as i know), run this command:
+#   sudo apt-get install gnome-panel gnome-settings-daemon metacity nautilus gnome-terminal 
+
+# references:
+#   best? https://askubuntu.com/questions/475023/how-to-make-vnc-server-work-with-ubuntu-desktop-without-xfce
+#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-setup-vnc-for-ubuntu-12
+#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/questions/how-to-install-ubuntu-desktop-and-vnc
+#   https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1903220
+#   https://askubuntu.com/questions/800302/vncserver-grey-screen-ubuntu-16-04-lts
+
+############################
+# items marked with #H: below were on until recently.
+############################
+
+# boilerplate that people seem to mostly agree on.
+
+unset SESSION_MANAGER
+unset DBUS_SESSION_BUS_ADDRESS
+export XKL_XMODMAP_DISABLE=1
+[ -x /etc/vnc/xstartup ] && exec /etc/vnc/xstartup
+[ -r $HOME/.Xresources ] && xrdb $HOME/.Xresources
+xsetroot -solid darkgreen
+vncconfig -iconic &
+
+############################
+
+# the chaos zone.  all of these are still being tested.
+
+# solid leads are building this chunk.
+/usr/bin/gnome-panel &
+/usr/lib/gnome-settings-daemon &
+
+
+
+#######
+gnome-session --session=ubuntu &
+# valid values for session that we've seen: ubuntu, gnome, unity, 2d-gnome (?)
+#######
+
+#... some new stuff that hopefully will help out.
+#/usr/lib/gnome-session/gnome-session-binary –session=ubuntu &
+#unity-panel-service &
+#unity-settings-daemon &
+
+#seeing if indicator multiload does this:
+#for indicator in /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/indicator-*; do
+#  basename=’basename \${indicator}’ 
+#  dirname=’dirname \${indicator}’ 
+#  service=\${dirname}/\${basename}/\${basename}-service 
+#  \${service} &
+#done
+#unity
+
+
+#######
+# are these alternatives also?
+x-session-manager &
+#x-window-manager &
+#######
+
+
+# do we need this?
+gnome-shell &
+
+#######
+# one or the other of the window managers here.
+#hmmm: but mutter doesn't work at all.
+#H: metacity &
+#mutter --replace &
+#######
+
+# this just brings up an initial file exploring window, although at one point i needed to
+# have nautilus running to see icons on the desktop.
+####right now there are no visible icons on the desktop, so is it failing?
+nautilus &
+
+############################
+
+# experimental additions since still getting lots of weird isssues:
+indicator-multiload &
+gnome-keyring-daemon &
+#H: ibus-daemon &
+#H: zeitgeist-daemon &
+
+############################
+
+# these processes are just nice to have started already.
+#
+# you know you were going to want them.
+
+# password tools from kde.
+kwalletd &
+
+############################
+
+# limbo of useless boneheads.
+#
+# these things just don't seem to work.
+
+# this never ever shows up.
+#x-terminal-emulator -geometry 100x32 -ls -title "$VNCDESKTOP Desktop" &
+
+#doesn't seem to help.
+#gnome-terminal-server &
+
+#not helping
+#if [ -x /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc ]; then
+#  exec /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc
+#fi
+#if [ -f /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc ]; then
+#  exec sh /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc
+#fi
+
+############################
+
+# ------------------------------
+# "&@}*(@^!$)_-{%:</~`|#=;" !!!!
+# dungeon of pain and suffering.
+# "&@}*(@^!$)_-{%:</~`|#=;" !!!!
+# ------------------------------
+#
+# adding these in just makes things go splatfooey.
+
+#trying something wacky; minimalist as heck...
+#and it doesn't work at all.  of course.
+#startx&
+#exit 0
+
+# compiz causes xterm to no longer be a distinct window, which is how things were
+# originally before i started fixing them.
+#compiz &
+# maybe needed now though??
+
+############################
+
diff --git a/experiments/vnc/dot.vnc/xstartup.009 b/experiments/vnc/dot.vnc/xstartup.009
new file mode 100755
index 00000000..1eb6fd4c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/experiments/vnc/dot.vnc/xstartup.009
@@ -0,0 +1,144 @@
+#!/bin/sh
+
+# set up gnome desktop environment for remote access via vnc.
+
+# this script depends on the gnome desktop.  to install the minimal
+# parts of gnome needed (as far as i know), run this command:
+#   sudo apt-get install gnome-panel gnome-settings-daemon metacity nautilus gnome-terminal kwalletmanager
+
+# references:
+#   best? https://askubuntu.com/questions/475023/how-to-make-vnc-server-work-with-ubuntu-desktop-without-xfce
+#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-setup-vnc-for-ubuntu-12
+#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/questions/how-to-install-ubuntu-desktop-and-vnc
+#   https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1903220
+#   https://askubuntu.com/questions/800302/vncserver-grey-screen-ubuntu-16-04-lts
+
+############################
+
+# boilerplate that people seem to mostly agree on.
+
+unset SESSION_MANAGER
+unset DBUS_SESSION_BUS_ADDRESS
+export XKL_XMODMAP_DISABLE=1
+[ -x /etc/vnc/xstartup ] && exec /etc/vnc/xstartup
+[ -r $HOME/.Xresources ] && xrdb $HOME/.Xresources
+xsetroot -solid darkgreen
+vncconfig -iconic &
+
+############################
+
+# the chaos zone.  all of these are still being tested.
+
+# solid leads are building this chunk.
+/usr/bin/gnome-panel &
+/usr/lib/gnome-settings-daemon &
+/usr/bin/metacity &
+/usr/bin/nautilus &
+/usr/bin/gnome-terminal &
+
+# password tools from kde.
+kwalletd &
+
+
+#######
+#gnome-session --session=ubuntu &
+# valid values for session that we've seen: ubuntu, gnome, unity, 2d-gnome (?)
+#######
+
+#... some new stuff that hopefully will help out.
+#/usr/lib/gnome-session/gnome-session-binary –session=ubuntu &
+#unity-panel-service &
+#unity-settings-daemon &
+
+#seeing if indicator multiload does this:
+#for indicator in /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/indicator-*; do
+#  basename=’basename \${indicator}’ 
+#  dirname=’dirname \${indicator}’ 
+#  service=\${dirname}/\${basename}/\${basename}-service 
+#  \${service} &
+#done
+#unity
+
+
+#######
+# are these alternatives also?
+#x-session-manager &
+#x-window-manager &
+#######
+
+
+# do we need this?
+#gnome-shell &
+
+
+# this just brings up an initial file exploring window, although at one point i needed to
+# have nautilus running to see icons on the desktop.
+####right now there are no visible icons on the desktop, so is it failing?
+#nautilus &
+
+############################
+
+# experimental additions since still getting lots of weird isssues:
+#indicator-multiload &
+#gnome-keyring-daemon &
+#H: ibus-daemon &
+#H: zeitgeist-daemon &
+
+############################
+
+# these processes are just nice to have started already.
+#
+# you know you were going to want them.
+
+# password tools from kde.
+#kwalletd &
+
+############################
+
+# limbo of useless boneheads and configs in training.
+#
+# these things just don't seem to work.
+
+# this never ever shows up.
+#x-terminal-emulator -geometry 100x32 -ls -title "$VNCDESKTOP Desktop" &
+
+#doesn't seem to help.
+#gnome-terminal-server &
+
+#not helping
+#if [ -x /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc ]; then
+#  exec /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc
+#fi
+#if [ -f /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc ]; then
+#  exec sh /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc
+#fi
+
+#######
+# one or the other of the window managers here.
+#hmmm: but mutter doesn't work at all.
+#H: metacity &
+#mutter --replace &
+#######
+
+############################
+
+# ------------------------------
+# "&@}*(@^!$)_-{%:</~`|#=;" !!!!
+# dungeon of pain and suffering.
+# "&@}*(@^!$)_-{%:</~`|#=;" !!!!
+# ------------------------------
+#
+# adding these in just makes things go splatfooey.
+
+#trying something wacky; minimalist as heck...
+#and it doesn't work at all.  of course.
+#startx&
+#exit 0
+
+# compiz causes xterm to no longer be a distinct window, which is how things were
+# originally before i started fixing them.
+#compiz &
+# maybe needed now though??
+
+############################
+
diff --git a/experiments/vnc/dot.vnc/xstartup.010 b/experiments/vnc/dot.vnc/xstartup.010
new file mode 100755
index 00000000..6330427c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/experiments/vnc/dot.vnc/xstartup.010
@@ -0,0 +1,66 @@
+#!/bin/sh
+
+# set up gnome desktop environment for remote access via vnc.
+
+# this script depends on the gnome desktop.  to install the minimal
+# parts of gnome needed (as far as i know), run this command:
+#   sudo apt-get install gnome-panel gnome-settings-daemon gnome-terminal kwalletmanager metacity nautilus
+
+# references:
+#
+#   best leads: https://askubuntu.com/questions/475023/how-to-make-vnc-server-work-with-ubuntu-desktop-without-xfce
+#
+#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-setup-vnc-for-ubuntu-12
+#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/questions/how-to-install-ubuntu-desktop-and-vnc
+#   https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1903220
+#   https://askubuntu.com/questions/800302/vncserver-grey-screen-ubuntu-16-04-lts
+
+############################
+
+# reset some variables that could be a problem.
+
+unset SESSION_MANAGER
+unset DBUS_SESSION_BUS_ADDRESS
+export XKL_XMODMAP_DISABLE=1
+
+############################
+
+# load some extra configuration files if they exist.
+
+[ -x /etc/vnc/xstartup ] && exec /etc/vnc/xstartup
+[ -r $HOME/.Xresources ] && xrdb $HOME/.Xresources
+
+############################
+
+# set background to solid color; avoids using bandwidth to transfer pictures.
+xsetroot -solid darkgreen
+#this does what again?
+vncconfig -iconic &
+
+############################
+
+# solid leads (from the best article above) got us this working
+# and pretty minimal set of apps to run.
+
+/usr/bin/gnome-panel &
+/usr/lib/gnome-settings-daemon &
+/usr/bin/metacity &
+/usr/bin/nautilus &
+/usr/bin/gnome-terminal &
+
+############################
+
+# password tools from kde.
+kwalletd &
+
+############################
+
+# ------------------------------
+# "&@}*(@^!$)_-{%:</~`|#=;" !!!!
+# dungeon of pain and suffering.
+# "&@}*(@^!$)_-{%:</~`|#=;" !!!!
+# ------------------------------
+
+# all content has been deleted from the config dungeon.  the damaged configs
+# have been set free to roam in their natural environment of the internet.
+
diff --git a/experiments/vnc/dot.vnc/xstartup.011 b/experiments/vnc/dot.vnc/xstartup.011
new file mode 100755
index 00000000..8dc54aae
--- /dev/null
+++ b/experiments/vnc/dot.vnc/xstartup.011
@@ -0,0 +1,61 @@
+#!/bin/sh
+
+# set up gnome desktop environment for remote access via vnc.
+
+# this script depends on the gnome desktop.  to install the minimal
+# parts of gnome needed (as far as i know), run this command:
+#   sudo apt-get install gnome-panel gnome-settings-daemon gnome-terminal kwalletmanager metacity nautilus
+
+# references:
+#
+#   best leads: https://askubuntu.com/questions/475023/how-to-make-vnc-server-work-with-ubuntu-desktop-without-xfce
+#
+#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-setup-vnc-for-ubuntu-12
+#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/questions/how-to-install-ubuntu-desktop-and-vnc
+#   https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1903220
+#   https://askubuntu.com/questions/800302/vncserver-grey-screen-ubuntu-16-04-lts
+
+############################
+
+# reset some variables that could be a problem.
+
+unset SESSION_MANAGER
+unset DBUS_SESSION_BUS_ADDRESS
+export XKL_XMODMAP_DISABLE=1
+
+############################
+
+# load some extra configuration files if they exist.
+
+[ -x /etc/vnc/xstartup ] && exec /etc/vnc/xstartup
+[ -r $HOME/.Xresources ] && xrdb $HOME/.Xresources
+
+############################
+
+# set background to solid color; avoids using bandwidth to transfer pictures.
+xsetroot -solid darkgreen
+#this does what again?
+vncconfig -iconic &
+
+############################
+
+# solid leads (from the best article above) got us this working
+# and pretty minimal set of apps to run.
+
+/usr/bin/gnome-panel &
+/usr/lib/gnome-settings-daemon &
+/usr/bin/metacity &
+/usr/bin/nautilus &
+/usr/bin/gnome-terminal &
+
+############################
+
+# ------------------------------
+# "&@}*(@^!$)_-{%:</~`|#=;" !!!!
+# dungeon of pain and suffering.
+# "&@}*(@^!$)_-{%:</~`|#=;" !!!!
+# ------------------------------
+
+# all content has been deleted from the config dungeon.  the damaged configs
+# have been set free to roam in their natural environment of the internet.
+
diff --git a/experiments/vnc/dot.vnc/xstartup.012 b/experiments/vnc/dot.vnc/xstartup.012
new file mode 100755
index 00000000..7e5fc79b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/experiments/vnc/dot.vnc/xstartup.012
@@ -0,0 +1,66 @@
+#!/bin/sh
+
+# set up gnome desktop environment for remote access via vnc.
+
+# NOTE: it is important to be running the vncserver as a user who is NOT
+#        already running x windowing system.  otherwise, weird and possibly
+#        bad things can happen, e.g. your apps show up on display zero
+#        rather than on the vnc desktop.
+
+# this script depends on the gnome desktop.  to install the minimal
+# parts of gnome needed (as far as i know), run this command:
+#
+#   sudo apt-get install gnome-panel gnome-settings-daemon gnome-terminal kwalletmanager metacity nautilus
+
+# references:
+#
+#   best leads: https://askubuntu.com/questions/475023/how-to-make-vnc-server-work-with-ubuntu-desktop-without-xfce
+#
+#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-setup-vnc-for-ubuntu-12
+#   https://www.digitalocean.com/community/questions/how-to-install-ubuntu-desktop-and-vnc
+#   https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1903220
+#   https://askubuntu.com/questions/800302/vncserver-grey-screen-ubuntu-16-04-lts
+
+############################
+
+# reset some variables that could be a problem.
+
+unset SESSION_MANAGER
+unset DBUS_SESSION_BUS_ADDRESS
+export XKL_XMODMAP_DISABLE=1
+
+############################
+
+# load some extra configuration files if they exist.
+
+[ -x /etc/vnc/xstartup ] && exec /etc/vnc/xstartup
+[ -r $HOME/.Xresources ] && xrdb $HOME/.Xresources
+
+############################
+
+# set background to solid color; avoids using bandwidth to transfer pictures.
+xsetroot -solid darkgreen
+#this does what again?
+vncconfig -iconic &
+
+############################
+
+# solid leads from the "best" article above gave us the workable, minimal set
+# of x window apps below.
+/usr/bin/gnome-panel &
+/usr/lib/gnome-settings-daemon &
+/usr/bin/metacity &
+/usr/bin/nautilus &
+/usr/bin/gnome-terminal &
+
+############################
+
+# ------------------------------
+# "&@}*(@^!$)_-{%:</~`|#=;" !!!!
+# dungeon of pain and suffering.
+# "&@}*(@^!$)_-{%:</~`|#=;" !!!!
+# ------------------------------
+
+# all content has been deleted from the config dungeon.  the damaged configs
+# have been set free to roam in their natural environment of the internet.
+
diff --git a/experiments/vnc/init.d/vncserver.001 b/experiments/vnc/init.d/vncserver.001
new file mode 100755
index 00000000..2b6e6dd2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/experiments/vnc/init.d/vncserver.001
@@ -0,0 +1,27 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+PATH="$PATH:/usr/bin/"
+export USER="fred"
+DISPLAY="1"
+DEPTH="16"
+GEOMETRY="1024x768"
+OPTIONS="-depth ${DEPTH} -geometry ${GEOMETRY} :${DISPLAY}"
+. /lib/lsb/init-functions
+
+case "$1" in
+start)
+log_action_begin_msg "Starting vncserver for user '${USER}' on localhost:${DISPLAY}"
+su ${USER} -c "/usr/bin/vncserver ${OPTIONS}"
+;;
+
+stop)
+log_action_begin_msg "Stoping vncserver for user '${USER}' on localhost:${DISPLAY}"
+su ${USER} -c "/usr/bin/vncserver -kill :${DISPLAY}"
+;;
+
+restart)
+$0 stop
+$0 start
+;;
+esac
+exit 0
+
diff --git a/experiments/vnc/init.d/vncserver.002 b/experiments/vnc/init.d/vncserver.002
new file mode 100755
index 00000000..73bdec08
--- /dev/null
+++ b/experiments/vnc/init.d/vncserver.002
@@ -0,0 +1,27 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+PATH="$PATH:/usr/bin/"
+export USER="fred"
+DISPLAY="1"
+DEPTH="16"
+GEOMETRY="1200x800"
+OPTIONS="-depth ${DEPTH} -geometry ${GEOMETRY} :${DISPLAY}"
+. /lib/lsb/init-functions
+
+case "$1" in
+start)
+log_action_begin_msg "Starting vncserver for user '${USER}' on localhost:${DISPLAY}"
+su ${USER} -c "/usr/bin/vncserver ${OPTIONS}"
+;;
+
+stop)
+log_action_begin_msg "Stoping vncserver for user '${USER}' on localhost:${DISPLAY}"
+su ${USER} -c "/usr/bin/vncserver -kill :${DISPLAY}"
+;;
+
+restart)
+$0 stop
+$0 start
+;;
+esac
+exit 0
+
diff --git a/experiments/vnc/init.d/vncserver.003 b/experiments/vnc/init.d/vncserver.003
new file mode 100755
index 00000000..73bdec08
--- /dev/null
+++ b/experiments/vnc/init.d/vncserver.003
@@ -0,0 +1,27 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+PATH="$PATH:/usr/bin/"
+export USER="fred"
+DISPLAY="1"
+DEPTH="16"
+GEOMETRY="1200x800"
+OPTIONS="-depth ${DEPTH} -geometry ${GEOMETRY} :${DISPLAY}"
+. /lib/lsb/init-functions
+
+case "$1" in
+start)
+log_action_begin_msg "Starting vncserver for user '${USER}' on localhost:${DISPLAY}"
+su ${USER} -c "/usr/bin/vncserver ${OPTIONS}"
+;;
+
+stop)
+log_action_begin_msg "Stoping vncserver for user '${USER}' on localhost:${DISPLAY}"
+su ${USER} -c "/usr/bin/vncserver -kill :${DISPLAY}"
+;;
+
+restart)
+$0 stop
+$0 start
+;;
+esac
+exit 0
+
diff --git a/experiments/vnc/init.d/vncserver.004 b/experiments/vnc/init.d/vncserver.004
new file mode 100755
index 00000000..9e95549c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/experiments/vnc/init.d/vncserver.004
@@ -0,0 +1,28 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+PATH="$PATH:/usr/bin/"
+export USER="fred"
+DISPLAY="1"
+DEPTH="16"
+GEOMETRY="1200x800"
+XAUTHORITY="/home/$USER/.Xauthority.vnc"
+OPTIONS="-depth ${DEPTH} -geometry ${GEOMETRY} :${DISPLAY}"
+. /lib/lsb/init-functions
+
+case "$1" in
+start)
+log_action_begin_msg "Starting vncserver for user '${USER}' on localhost:${DISPLAY}"
+su ${USER} -c "/usr/bin/vncserver ${OPTIONS}"
+;;
+
+stop)
+log_action_begin_msg "Stoping vncserver for user '${USER}' on localhost:${DISPLAY}"
+su ${USER} -c "/usr/bin/vncserver -kill :${DISPLAY}"
+;;
+
+restart)
+$0 stop
+$0 start
+;;
+esac
+exit 0
+
diff --git a/experiments/vnc/init.d/vncserver.005 b/experiments/vnc/init.d/vncserver.005
new file mode 100755
index 00000000..5cf5e2bd
--- /dev/null
+++ b/experiments/vnc/init.d/vncserver.005
@@ -0,0 +1,30 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+PATH="$PATH:/usr/bin/"
+export USER="fredhuff"
+# fredhuff is a different user than my normal user who is logged in on
+# desktop zero.  this is important for display isolation.
+DISPLAY="1"
+DEPTH="16"
+GEOMETRY="1200x800"
+XAUTHORITY="/home/$USER/.Xauthority.vnc"
+OPTIONS="-depth ${DEPTH} -geometry ${GEOMETRY} :${DISPLAY}"
+. /lib/lsb/init-functions
+
+case "$1" in
+start)
+log_action_begin_msg "Starting vncserver for user '${USER}' on localhost:${DISPLAY}"
+su ${USER} -c "/usr/bin/vncserver ${OPTIONS}"
+;;
+
+stop)
+log_action_begin_msg "Stoping vncserver for user '${USER}' on localhost:${DISPLAY}"
+su ${USER} -c "/usr/bin/vncserver -kill :${DISPLAY}"
+;;
+
+restart)
+$0 stop
+$0 start
+;;
+esac
+exit 0
+
diff --git a/hypermedia/javascript/readme.txt b/hypermedia/javascript/readme.txt
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..072fc868
--- /dev/null
+++ b/hypermedia/javascript/readme.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+
+
+this folder is way out of date.
+
+more interesting javascripts should be on their way soon.
+
+
diff --git a/infobase/fortunes.dat b/infobase/fortunes.dat
index 3dd7884f..4b508630 100644
--- a/infobase/fortunes.dat
+++ b/infobase/fortunes.dat
@@ -43015,4 +43015,6 @@ through their inner pure elements, and to transform their outer ordinary gross
 elements into enlightenment by means of that connection.   
   --  Thinley Norbu, from "Magic Dance: The Display of the Self-Nature of the
       Five Wisdom Dakinis", published by Shambhala Publications
-
+~
+Never admit defeat.  Just move the front.
+  -- fred t. hamster
diff --git a/production/feisty_meow_config.ini b/production/feisty_meow_config.ini
index 1c5994b9..1c886420 100644
--- a/production/feisty_meow_config.ini
+++ b/production/feisty_meow_config.ini
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 # specifies the version of the code that is being constructed here.
 major=2
 minor=140
-revision=89
+revision=90
 build=420
 
 # specifies the remainder of the version record info.
diff --git a/scripts/rev_control/version_control.sh b/scripts/rev_control/version_control.sh
index a0e419ea..6321dc14 100644
--- a/scripts/rev_control/version_control.sh
+++ b/scripts/rev_control/version_control.sh
@@ -77,35 +77,20 @@ function do_checkin()
   elif [ -d ".git" ]; then
     if test_writeable ".git"; then
       $blatt
+
+# classic implementation, but only works with one master branch.
+# fixes will be forthcoming from development branch.
+
       # snag all new files.  not to everyone's liking.
       git add --all .
       test_or_die "git add all new files"
-
-      # see if there are any changes in the local repository.
-      if ! git diff-index --quiet HEAD --; then
-        # tell git about all the files and get a check-in comment.
-        git commit .
-        test_or_die "git commit"
-      fi
-      # catch if the diff-index failed somehow.
-      test_or_die "git diff-index"
-
-      # we continue on to the push, even if there were no changes this time, because
-      # there could already be committed changes that haven't been pushed yet.
-
-      local myself="$(my_branch_name)"
-      local parent="$(parent_branch_name)"
-
-      # upload any changes to the upstream repo so others can see them.
-      if [ "$myself" != "$parent" ]; then
-        git push origin "$(myself)" 2>&1 | grep -v "X11 forwarding request failed" | $TO_SPLITTER
-        test_or_die "git push to origin: $myself"
-      else
-        # this branch is the same as the parent, so just push.
-        git push 2>&1 | grep -v "X11 forwarding request failed" | $TO_SPLITTER
-        test_or_die "normal git push"
-      fi
-
+      # tell git about all the files and get a check-in comment.
+      git commit .
+      test_or_die "git commit"
+      # upload the files to the server so others can see them.
+      git push 2>&1 | grep -v "X11 forwarding request failed"
+      if [ ${PIPESTATUS[0]} -ne 0 ]; then false; fi
+      test_or_die "git push"
     fi
   else
     # nothing there.  it's not an error though.
@@ -275,15 +260,10 @@ function do_update()
 # classic implementation, but only works with one master branch.
 # fixes will be forthcoming from development branch.
 
-      # snag all new files.  not to everyone's liking.
-      git add --all .
-      retval=$?
-      # tell git about all the files and get a check-in comment.
-      git commit .
-      retval+=$?
-      # upload the files to the server so others can see them.
-      git push 2>&1 | grep -v "X11 forwarding request failed"
-      retval+=$?
+      git pull 2>&1 | grep -v "X11 forwarding request failed" | $TO_SPLITTER
+      if [ ${PIPESTATUS[0]} -ne 0 ]; then false; fi
+      test_or_die "git pull"
+
     fi
   else
     # this is not an error necessarily; we'll just pretend they planned this.