[CLUE-Tech] Debian

[Timothy C. Klein]

Chris,

This was the most frustrating thing for me when switching to Debian, for some 
reason.  You can change which Window Manager is started by default with the 
command 'update-alternatives --config x-window-manager'.  Debian has a neat 
feature, called a virtual package.  X-window-manager is one of these, and 
debian keeps a link to the one you pick as your favorite with this program.  
That way, anything that asks for a general window manager will get your 
preference.  Another such category is editor.

For a personalized solution, you need an .xinit file to tell startx what to 
do.  A ver simple one would only contain the line:

exec gnome-session

if you wanted to run gnome.  Another note, for some wierd reason gnome on my 
Debian install did not start a window manager the first time.  Had to go into 
the gnome control panel and pick one, and then save the session.  Go figure.

As far as getting back to a console, I assume you aren't  starting xdm or gdm 
or the like (if you are typing startx).  Have you tried alt-control-f1 to 
switch to the first virtual console?  Or am I not understanding the question? 
 Usually you leave enligthenment by middle-clicking, the menu that pops up 
has log out as the bottom option.

BTW, after about a month or so on Debian now I love it!  I will never go 
back.  It took a bit to get used to, as there are some significant 
differences between it and RedHat or Suse, but it is very nice.  I couldn't 
live without apt now.

HTH, Tim

On Monday 11 December 2000 19:50, you wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I have just installed Debian 2.2 with X, enlightenment, and gnome.
> When I boot the system and log in, it goes into enlightenment.
>
> >From here I can no longer seem to get to a command prompt (i.e. log out)
>
> In addition, how do I get x to start gnome when I type startx?
>
> Thanks
>
> Chris Hax
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