> You don't need to run GDM, XDM or KDM at all - not from a console. If > you want to easily switch between desktops, you can install the rpm for > Xtart (on the third CD) or download SelectWM (which is nice, > too)....Xtart will allow you to run whichever WM/Desktop you wish...FROM > the console...instead of doing all the GDM crap. Now, you can do a: > > ps -Ae | grep gdm > > then note the number on the far left - then run > > kill XXXXX (the number you noted on the left)...Exit Gnome > NORMALLY...and you should be back to a prompt... > > ...but overall, install the Xtart - it will make you happier... > > -- > Sat Dec 7 19:40:01 EST 2002 > 7:40pm up 6:56, 5 users, load average: 0.24, 0.27, 0.23 > .o0 linux user:267497 0o. > -------------------------------- > | __ __ | k�hn media australia > | / \ /| |'-. | http://kma.0catch.com > | .\__/ || | | | > | _ / `._ \|_|_.-' | stephen k�hn > | | / \__.`=._) (_ | email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > | |/ ._/ |"""""""""| | email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > | |'. `\ | | | icq: 5483808 > | ;"""/ / | | | > | smk ) /_/| |.-------.| | mobile: 0410-728-389 > | ' `-`' " " | Berkeley, New South Wales, AU > -------------------------------- > Coralament*Best Gr�tens*Liebe Gr��e*Best Regards*Elkorajn Salutojn > > This door is baroquen, please wiggle Handel. > (If I wiggle Handel, will it wiggle Bach?) > -- Found on a door in the MSU music building > >
OK I installed Xtart... DUH! i should have known that - I've used it before! LOL. It's all working just perfectly now. Might check out SelectWM too, though Xtart is simple enough. Thanks for your time. Jerry
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