gdm to kdm

[sailu_mvn]

hi,
I want to switch between gdm and kdm.
I wanted the username and password in the same page.
I got it , but after removing gdm.
But our distribution has to support both kdm and gdm.
Is it possible?
Need help urgently.
Looking forward for reply
Bye
sailu:(

[GavinX]

I do not quite understand your question. Could you make it a bit clearer or else post a copy of you display manager and point out what you want.:rolleyes:

[trc]

what distro are you running? chances are you will have to edit your /etc/rc.conf file and look for this line:

# What display manager do you use ? [ xdm | gdm | kdm | elogin | entrance ]
#DISPLAYMANAGER="gdm"

change to suit your needs:

DISPLAYMANAGER="kdm"

/etc/rc.conf might not be in your distro, in that case you will need to edit your /etc/rc.d/rc.4 file and place kdm infront of gdm

[Choozo]

I guess this thread is related/identical to another one (http://justlinux.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=135901) you started two weeks ago sailu_mvn?

[sailu_mvn]

hi,
I got it.
If we change the /etc/sysconfig/desktop file, i can switch between kdm and gdm.
Edit /etc/sysconfig/desktop as follows:
DESKTOP="KDE"
DISPLAYMANAGER=KDE

and then reboot...
WOW!
u will see username and password in the same page........
:)
bye
sailu

[philtesone]

yes
but how would I do this in ubuntu which is debian based?

[philtesone]

found it
I do this:
sudo dpkg-reconfigure kdm
choose and reboot

[timothykaine]

Originally posted by philtesone
found it
I do this:
sudo dpkg-reconfigure kdm
choose and reboot

or base-config to add a new bootloader and other options