Hello
Initially I installed Fedora Core 6 without KDE.
I then used YUM to install KDE.
kdm and gdm both exist on the computer.
I read on the forums about modifying the file /etc/sysconfig/desktop
This file on my machine was initially just a 0 byte sized file.
I changed my /etc/sysconfig/desktop file to the following
DESKTOP="KDE"
DISPLAYMANAGER="KDM"

when I logged in gdm was still in the process listing (ps aux).
So I am lost at how I change from gdm to kdm?
Thanks in advance.
Greg Manhart

Well, that should have changed the default login manager to KDM and the desktop to KDE. Is GDM just in the list of processes or is it still the login manager? By the way, did you reboot or restart X after making the changes?

A small syntax error, I believe:
I have (also FC6)
DISPLAYMANAGER=KDE

The desktop is for each user to select, default stored in ~/.dmrc:
[pingu@killbill ~]$ cat .dmrc
[Desktop]
Session=kde

Ahh, you are right Pingu. I hadn't even noticed the syntax error.

From what I learned doing the Linux from Scratch project, I believe you need to change your /etc/inittab file. The page on X Window System configuration is here:
http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/blfs...x/x-setup.html

Now the line somewhere toward the middle of the page is about "xdm" which is the program that comes with X, while "kdm" obviously comes with KDE and is probably somewhat different, but I'm sure they are similar. The line needs to be something like this:

except replace xdm with kdm. I'd give you my own configuration except Xubuntu has a somewhat non-standard init configuration, i.e. /etc/inittab does not exist. Try reading the manual on kdm to see exactly what you need to put there in the inittab. Hope this helps!

Well Pingu was right that is what I needed but that made it so kde wouldnt start up at all. I can going to have to look at the logs sometime and if I cant figure it out I will post in a new thread.
Thanks
Greg Manhart

Maybe you're having the same problem as I have?
gdm works, kdm shows login screen but can't start kde - some strange keymap errors?
If you have any success, please post what you did!

if you use teh graphical logon
just go to wehre you logon, then atr teh bottom of the screen there is an options (or simaliar) button...

click it then choose KDE form the list.

it will ask when you log on if you want to make KDE defaut, hit ok and it has done all the hard work for you

Ok, but how do you start KDM instead of GDM.? I know in fc5 it was in rc.conf but that didnt work either did
anyone have the answer to this puzzle.?

HAHA, I am a moron. Maybe I should try alt options before I post stupid questions.

I added the lines to desktop file in sysconfig and restarted X but no KDM. I then rebooted and po0f there it was. I never had to reboot beofre but I should of done that before I replied. sorry.