Ideally I use the console when I logon. Occasionally, I like to use X windows by the
Now this setup works OK with a window manager package like xfce. But I have been considering how this might work with gnome.
The problem seems to be that for gnome to start properly certain additional services need to be started and this cannot be done with
If GDM is enabled, my understanding is that when the computer is booted, instead of displaying the console login, the graphical gdm login screen is displayed.
I know the handbook says gdm is not essential, but what problems are introduced if it is not used?
Am I wrong or can gnome be started properly with
startx
command.Now this setup works OK with a window manager package like xfce. But I have been considering how this might work with gnome.
The problem seems to be that for gnome to start properly certain additional services need to be started and this cannot be done with
startx
but requires GDM.If GDM is enabled, my understanding is that when the computer is booted, instead of displaying the console login, the graphical gdm login screen is displayed.
I know the handbook says gdm is not essential, but what problems are introduced if it is not used?
Am I wrong or can gnome be started properly with
startx
?