how to start kde as default

pkuer · 07-24-2004, 11:58 AM

I have installed the KDE3.2 and my OS is debian 2.6
When I start, it will not start kde as default, but instead starts another window manager. where can I set up so that the KDE will be started automaticlly.
thanks

Boby · 07-24-2004, 12:06 PM

hello!

type this to change the windowmanager to kde:
switchdesk kde

cheers, boby

pkuer · 07-24-2004, 12:27 PM

well, it seems there is no such a command. switchdesk
and I think my window is already kde now.

Boby · 07-24-2004, 01:01 PM

if your not root you will not be able to run switchdesk, so:
su -
Password: *********
switchdesk kde
exit

then restart

boby

IBall · 07-24-2004, 10:29 PM

switchdesk is, as far as I know, a Redhat / Fedora utility. You need to be root for system wide changes, but it should also work for a user.

For Debian:
You can create a .xinitrc file in your home directory, with the line:

Code:

startkde

This will only affect your account. Deleting ~/.xinitrc will then revert back to system default.

There should also be a file /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc that is the system wide settings.
I hope this helps
--Ian