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I have recently upgraded to KDE 3.3.2, now kde won't start automatically when I log in. I also don't get a choice of KDE or gnome session anymore just starts gnome by default.
I have added exec startkde in my .xinitrc so when I log out I go back to the prompt and if I type startx then KDE 3.3.2 starts OK.
I have tried mv my HOME .kde and /root/.kde same result
Also why when I log out from GNOME I go back to the prompt and not to a window to choose session and user as before (KDE 3.1)?
At the prompt as root if I type kdm nothing happens.
Ok thanks, this worked now I have KDE starting automatically.
Now my problem is that when I log out it goes back to the prompt. so I have to type startx to start again. How can I go back to my original login screen (graphical)
Don't why it did nt work before but now when I log out it goes to the prompt then I su to root. If I type gdm Then I get what I want i.e the RedHat login window. Now how can I start gdm automatically when I reboot or boot or logout ?
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