how to change from gnome to another.. distribution?

robster · 02-16-2004, 01:23 PM

how do I switch from Gnome to another GUI?

trickykid · 02-16-2004, 01:27 PM

It depends on what you have installed, etc. Usually you can define your default desktop in your .xinitrc file in your users home directory.

synaptical · 02-16-2004, 01:29 PM

install it, start it.

what desktop do you want to switch to, what distibution (i.e., brand of linux) are you using, and how do you load gnome?

robster · 02-16-2004, 01:30 PM

the thing about that is, I'm a newbie and don't know what that means.

Nis · 02-16-2004, 01:33 PM

What distrobution are you using? That little info will help immensly. I know that on Slackware you can run 'xwmconfig' to choose your Desktop Environment/Window Manager. On most distrobutions if you boot into a graphical login screen you should be able to change your DE/WM through the 'Sessions' menu.

robster · 02-16-2004, 01:41 PM

I use mandrake 8.1.... I chose gnome on the default install screen, and I want to try KDE

maillion · 02-16-2004, 01:47 PM

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Originally posted by robster
I use mandrake 8.1.... I chose gnome on the default install screen, and I want to try KDE

In the login screen, there are usually several buttons. One of these (at least in Mandrake 9.0) is directly under the name/password boxes. It will have a down arrow icon next to it. Click on that, and it will give you a choice of all the GUIs you have available. If you don't get such a list, try each button with such an arrow icon...

robster · 02-16-2004, 01:49 PM

thanks, I'll try that.