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Hi,
I am using kde 3.3 on debian-testing and I would like to have some type of fast user-switching function. On my SUSE box, I have a switch user option in my kde menu, and
docs.kde.org/development/en/kdebase/userguide/switching-sessions.html
says it should be there, but there is no such option on my debian box.
As far as I know, you have to be using kdm in order to enable that feature in KDE. Are you using kdm, or any other display manager? I also found this blurb about fast user switching in the kde docs.
I am using kdm.
I have looked at kdmrc and compared it with the one from my SUSE box (where user switching works) I have removed ServerVTs=-7 from my debian kdmrc: it might be what I need to enable user switching, only I don't have a menu option for it. I have also not been able to spacify more than one VT in kdmrc.
Last edited by stefan_nicolau; 06-14-2005 at 09:12 PM.
I remember using KDE 3.3 on debian and also not seeing that option. When I upgraded to KDE 3.4 in the experimental repository, that option was suddenly there. I know that doesn't really help, unless you want to try upgrading to 3.4.
I don't mind it very much, but are you sure it is a good idea to use experimental?
Do you have an idea when KDE 3.4 will be unstable?
I still find it strange that on my SUSE box, I am able to use user switching with KDE 3.3. Perhaps there is another way to do the user-switching (bypass the menu option)
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