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Old 12-29-2005, 03:57 PM   #1
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Switching in SuSE 10

Can you switch from Gnome to KDE? If so How? Reinstall?

Thanks
 
Old 12-29-2005, 04:50 PM   #2
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it always boots into the last used window manager, so logout of gnome and choose kde as the session type at the user/password screen.
 
Old 12-29-2005, 05:45 PM   #3
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How do I do this? I have SuSE installed on a hd. Sorry I'm in learning mode here.<G>
 
Old 12-29-2005, 06:03 PM   #4
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I think I got it but I don't see KDE?? I logged in with something called FVWM??? Whatever that is.....
I'll try again....

I have these choices....

Last
Gnome
Default
Windows Maker
FVWM
Metacity
TWM
failsafe gnome ....which is like safe mode, I guess??
failsafe terminal

That all the choices I have. Now what?

Thanks for the help.
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Old 12-29-2005, 06:22 PM   #5
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You need to install KDE. Go into YAST and select it.
 
  


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