Redshift service file enables but fails to start

[linux-modder]

looking in /usr/lib/systemd/user I saw redshift.service (0513 iso)

however, a look at the file shows there is no argument assigned or invocation of the gtk package (redshift-gtk) for selecting any of the cool configurations for redshift.This lack of arguments even a --help or similar to let the user ( assuming not all students would be familiar with redshift or its numerous functions/arguments just solely on use of TigerOS or attendance at RIT :). I'd almost argue providing a README or linkage to it would be valuable in the ExecStart as a one time script/mention for redshift.service.

[linux-modder]

Even a link back to the http://jonls.dk/redshift/ listed in the .service comments section would be good OR the github repo for it: https://github.com/jonls/redshift .

[axk4545]

@linux-modder we did not create the service file. I am guessing it came in from the package. We can definitely add something to our docs about the options. I am also going to verify that we have the gui being installed and accessible.

[Tjzabel]

Redshift is definitely pretty wonky to get going sometimes even when using the GUI.

[axk4545]

@linux-modder @Tjzabel I have no idea where redshift is coming from unless it is in one of the groups in the ks. it is not being installed on it's own in the list.

[Tjzabel]

If we decide to fully move over to Fedora 26, then this will become a non-issue since Fedora 26 has a native night shift mode built in that works wonderfully.

[jwflory]

If we decide to fully move over to Fedora 26, then this will become a non-issue since Fedora 26 has a native night shift mode built in that works wonderfully.

Given this, I think it would make sense to use the upstream GNOME night shift mode. If a user later decides to use something other than GNOME, then they can probably figure out Redshift pretty easily (I think the current issue is a GNOME vs. Wayland one?).

[Tjzabel]

@jflory7 yeah, Redshift doesn't work on Gnome. Furthermore, I just checked, and there is no Night LIght mode on Fedora 26 using Cinnamon Desktop, which is what TigerOS uses, so not sure what to do then.

[axk4545]

@tjzabel @jflory7 maybe we put it to a vote to see if it is worth switching to GNOME for? Once we can meet in person of course. Current timeline to update packages for F26 is Flock week.

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O see if it is

[jwflory]

@jflory7 yeah, Redshift doesn't work on Gnome. Furthermore, I just checked, and there is no Night LIght mode on Fedora 26 using Cinnamon Desktop, which is what TigerOS uses, so not sure what to do then.

Oh, d'oh, right, I knew that. But isn't Cinnamon running on Xorg? I wonder why Redshift is broken then. Admittedly, I haven't had a chance to build and test the OS yet, but I'm hoping to do this early in the semester to get a feel for what's going on.

If we can use an upstream feature, it makes sense, but changing DEs is probably a pretty big decision (it makes more sense to build on what we have already to me). I'll leave the decision-making to you all on this. 👍

[axk4545]

this may be resolved depending on the outcome of #41

[Tjzabel]

@axk4545 yep, if gnome ends up becoming the default DE, then Fedora 26's night light mode will take care of this issue.

[Tjzabel]

Since we have switched to Gnome, we can close this issue. Thoughts? GNOME3 uses nightlight mode which renders Redshift useless here.

[ct-martin]

@Tjzabel Did this get put in the build I made, and if not what packages need to be added?

[axk4545]

@Tjzabel Moot point. Please remind me to remove redshift from the package list. And then close the issue

[axk4545]

Redshift is removed.