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AlanL 03-01-2009 10:26 PM

Howto: Change desktop?
 
I want to change from gnome to icewm but I don`t
know how. I`ve looked up and down /etc but can`t
see any file for this. I need help!

pixellany 03-01-2009 10:55 PM

Well, I think first you will need to install Icewm.....

Are you using a Login manager---eg GDM? If so, you can select the desktop at login.

Also, what do you have in /etc/inittab?

Telemachos 03-02-2009 07:57 AM

Once you have Icewm installed, you can use update-alternatives to set a preferred window manager (if you don't use gdm or another desktop login tool).
Code:

update-alternatives --list x-window-manager
update-alternatives --config x-window-manager

You need to be root to use this tool. The first command should show you the range of options you have to choose from, and the second should let you choose.


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