How can I log into system without KDM?
 

Hi,

I want to be able to boot right into my system without having to use KDM/GDM/XDM ....I could use startx at prompt but is there a way to get that to work via a script or file ?

Dave T.

You can define the runlevel you want in the file "/etc/inittab" as root.
Look for "id:3:initdefault:"
3 = text only, you have to type startx for graphic
5 = X is started, directly graphical login

Hth
Fluppi

Thank you for your reply....

Sooo if I want to run KDE for exmanple I could add it to .xinitrc file & it would be started from boot....??

Dave t.

Yes... or more specifically: 'startkde' is the script that will bring KDE up. Adding it to '~/.xinitrc' will cause it to be run when you run 'startx', once you have logged in.

Thank you exec startkde it is ....

Dave T.