The simplest way I've found (without having to remember complicated commands) is to simply hit CTL+Alt+F2 and then log on as root and type gdm This will put you straight into the gnome log on window and from there you can open the window manager of your choice.
Its a helluva good demonstration of linux to switch between users/window managers with a single key action :-) Derek On Tuesday 04 December 2001 14:05, you wrote: > hi gang, > > i read a tip in the muo board about loading two desktop/window manager. i > know about changing consoles so im looking for the direction on how to load > an additional window manager in another console. simply invoking in another > console the startx (actually Xtart) produces a lock error since I think the > startup default to the :0 console or something and the lock file still > exists. > > i currently am internet-handicapped so im hoping the speed of this > mailing list will provide an answer. if its any help, im planning to use > blackbox on another console since running GNOME while KDE is up is a little > bit overkill for my needs (and a waste of CPU cycles ;-) . > > thanks!
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