X desktop doesn't want to change.

weblion · 08-13-2001, 12:29 PM

I installed Slackware 7.1 with GNOME as the desktop. Afterwards, I tried different desktops but it got stuck on WindowMaker and won't switch to GNOME or KDE, and I believe I can't go to any others. I'm assuming it's locked in one of the many configuration files, but which one would it be?

acid_kewpie · 08-13-2001, 12:47 PM

wmaker installs itself differently to other window managers, like you may have noticed, just run 'switchdesk gnome' and it should be ok again.

chris
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weblion · 08-13-2001, 03:24 PM

Thanks, I'll try it.

weblion · 08-13-2001, 03:30 PM

It said that 'switchdesk gnome' is an unknown command. Any other advice? Someone?

trickykid · 08-13-2001, 03:39 PM

try going into your /etc/system directory, i think its there in the system folder, you should find a desktop file, if you open it up... it should give you a line like"
desktop=windowmaker

just change that to whatever you want... like gnome or kde... and see if that works for you.

weblion · 08-13-2001, 03:45 PM

There was no /etc/system directory or system/desktop file under /etc. Is my computer that different?

NOTE: I'm running Slackware 7.1.0

:smash:

trickykid · 08-13-2001, 03:49 PM

oh yeah that is true.. i know that is an option under redhat.... i am not at a linux box right now... so unless someone beats me to it.. i have to check on my slackware box at home.

weblion · 08-13-2001, 03:52 PM

Well, I'll be out for a while, so take your time. Always better to get it on the first, well, this case, second try.

weblion · 08-13-2001, 09:14 PM

Okay, I might be able to fix this if someone knows where the Gnome executable is (what file launches gnome). Or if there is any other way please tell.

weblion · 08-15-2001, 05:58 PM

I fixed it, no need to reply. Not that you'd have a problem