bt4 vmware beta - no desktop (taskbar) missing applications etc

[bjaming]

I recently (read-yesterday) downloaded the bt4 beta vmware image and while both kde and fvwm seem to load properly (no errors in x-logs etc) the "task bar" never does seem to load, I simply have a black bar at the bottom of the screen with no discernible "buttons" or menu items.

In addition I've noticed that OpenVAS does not appear to be installed and I had read elsewhere on this forum that it was to be included in bt4, maybe thats because I am using the beta and not the pre-release?

here is a screen shot of what I'm talking about
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I'm not all that familiar with Ubuntu (I use fedora) so unless there's some magical trick I'm missing I am having an issue that hopefully someone will be able to help me resolve.

If these issues have been addressed before please point me in the right direction, I searched without any helpful results.

Thanks!

[lupin]

maybe thats because I am using the beta and not the pre-release?

Yes, that's the reason.

[Snayler]

I recently (read-yesterday) downloaded the bt4 beta vmware image and while both kde and fvwm seem to load properly (no errors in x-logs etc) the "task bar" never does seem to load, I simply have a black bar at the bottom of the screen with no discernible "buttons" or menu items.

Use "startx" instead of "bt4-crystal".

[bjaming]

yep, tried that, kde is broken too.

I'll just wait for the pre-release