help starting KDE 3.3.2 automatically
Hi!
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. Many thanks! |
hi there
what OS are u running?? try switchdesk kde regards |
Hi!
You are right I forgot to mention the OS: REDHAT WS 3.0 kernel 2.4.21-27 When and where do I type this and what should this do? |
You can type it at a command prompt, or start-->run program
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type this in shell
switchdesk kde regards |
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) |
do u have any display manager like gdm/kdm running
when at the promt run gdm or kdm or xdm whatever u have regards |
I have all three installed but nothing happens when I type it...
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hi there
after u type gdm or xdm etc press ctrl+alt+F7 also why don't u try booting in init-5 mode which is graphical mode regards |
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 ?
I currently boot as init 6 how can I change that Thanks! |
hi there
see if there is this entry in /etc/inittab id:5:initdefault: init level 5 is for graphical purposes regards |
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that is correct , that why i asked to change the runlevel to 5,
regards |
I checked the file /etc/inittab and it has
id:5:initdefault: Thought I saw init6 when booting the machine.. Now How can I start gdm from boot? |
type
gdm at the shell but another DM should not be running regards |
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