On Fri, 27 Feb 2009, Michael M. Moore wrote: > So, assuming I'm not interested in a multi-head setup, not connecting to > remote terminals or something, not at all put out by logging in from a > console rather that a pretty screen with flowers and butterflies, nor by > editing .xinitrc if I want to change my window manager, do I really need a > display manager? Are there any other essential or desirable functions I'd > be missing?
Michael, You're approaching this from the wrong end. The first question for you to answer is what you want to do that requires (or is facilitated by) the computer. If the answer is 'nothing' then perhaps an Etch-A-Sketch(R) is more appropriate. When you have a list of things to do on the computer, make a list of the tools you can use for each one. Then consider how they may interact, what would make it easier and more productive for the time you spend on the computer, and how you prefer to work. Then you can decide if you want a GUI desktop/window manager or you can do everything by logging in on multiple terminals. Regardless of what you decide, you do not need to log in via a GUI (KDM, GDM, XDM). You can log into a terminal then manually run 'startx' when you desire. Rich -- Richard B. Shepard, Ph.D. | Integrity Credibility Applied Ecosystem Services, Inc. | Innovation <http://www.appl-ecosys.com> Voice: 503-667-4517 Fax: 503-667-8863 _______________________________________________ PLUG mailing list [email protected] http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
