The problem is that it's a GTK issue, not a Crossfire one. GTK installer, for some reason, doesn't work correctly all the time. Thus some (many?) users experiment troubles.
I totally disagree with the above statement. This is a Crossfire Installation problem. Look at the bottom of this web ...
When I cast perceive self (my character is of the dragon race) I see lots of output including a 'Spell Abilities' section. It says I have the 'burning hands' and a fireball spell ability. What does that mean? I can't cast burning hands or any fireballs. 'cast burning hands' just gives me a list ...