Re: How do I start GNOME without E?!

[Duane Mohney <dpmohne mediaone net>]

In the /usr/share/default.session I had to change the enlightment entry to
wmaker, then in my .xinitrc I have:

    wmaker &
    exec gnome-session


I hope this is able to help you.

Duane


Scott Tyson wrote:

> Tim Lewis wrote:
> >
> > I believe the file you seek is /usr/share/default.session.  Open it and
> > change the 'enlightenment' entry to windowmaker.  Be sure it is the name
> > of the executable and it is on your path.  Should do it.
> > Tim
> >
>
> I tried this with no results accept now gnome won't track my running aps
> in the status bar and the little desktop window in the status bar is
> gone as well. :(
> I even tried jsut runing gnome-session from my .xsession (Im using
> run-level 5) and it just yelled at me for not specifying a gnone
> complient WM.  But Windowmaker did not start and I dont even have E
> installed since I don't use it.
> This is all on a gnome 0.99.8 rpm install with WindMaker 0.51 rpm
> install
>
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