On Tue, 4 Dec 2001 01:38:43 +0000 Derek Jennings <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 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 > > thanks for the quick reply but i may have hit a snag... following your suggestion, I was presented with a warning that another application (xfs?? cant remember) is already occupying display :0 (expected) so I let it try another display number. that's when everything went haywire. i think i just witnessed the 'respawing too fast problem' since my monitor kept on flickering. i switched to another console using ctrl+alt+f6 and tried to logon but the monitor flickers too fast for me to be able to press enter for the username. i just powered down and i just first witnessed a journalling system in action. ;-) so i am looking for another route to the problem of using multiple managers. if i remember right, i think somebody mentioned it during the satirical exchange about linux and windows in this list (why they hate linux or something). if somebody out there is saving those messages, i would be indebted if you could send me a copy of that message. thanks! -- "Programming, an artform that fights back." =============================== Anuerin G. Diaz Design Engineer 25/F Equitable-PCI Tower ADB Ave. cor. Poveda St., Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Philippines 1605 Tel no: (632) 6383070 loc 75 ===============================
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