Re: GDM and then some

["Neb Bosworth" <Neb_Bosworth pilot aspeninst org>]

Actually, I checked that beforehand, and it was not selected as I don't use
screen blanking..... I like my screensavers.





Tim Lewis <tlewis@timelinevista.com> on 03/31/99 06:46:14 PM

To:   Neb_Bosworth/ITS/DC/Aspen@ASPEN
cc:   gnome-list@gnome.org
Subject:  Re: GDM and then some




If xscreensaver is being launched by gnome-session (and I believe this
is the case), then check Gnome Control Center (the little keypad icon on
panel) and select 'screensaver'.  My guess is power management is
selected.

Tim


Neb Bosworth wrote:
>
> Also, don't know if this is a bug or OE but when I run gdm from root shell,
and
> log in.... in X, there is no screensaver, it just blanks the screen like it is
> using apm or something........ Any ideas??
>
> neb
>
> Tim Lewis <tlewis@timelinevista.com> on 03/31/99 05:43:04 PM
>
> To:   Neb_Bosworth/ITS/DC/Aspen@ASPEN
> cc:   gnome-list@gnome.org
> Subject:  Re: GDM
>
> Neb,
> I have succeeded in setting up GDM.  I am using the most recent version
> from rpm.  Following are instructions:
>
> 1.  From /etc/gdm, copy gnomerc to the user's directory as .gnomerc.
> Make sure you chown <user>:<user> .gnomerc and chmod 755 .gnomerc.
>
> 2.  Copy root's .xinitrc to the user's directory.  Make sure you chown
> <user>:<user> .xinitrc and chmod 755 .xinitrc.
>
> 3.  In /etc/gdm/Sessions, type:
>
> ln -s Gnome Default
>
> 4.  Test gdm from root:  Start gdm from a root prompt, and try a login.
> I should work and start gnome.  retry as a user and verify.
>
> Note: Step two is only a fail-safe to preempt X from grabbing .Xclients
> or .xsession.  If you want to use .Xclients, delete the .xinitrc.
>
> For more info, open the 'Gnome' and 'Xsession' files in the
> /etc/gdm/Sessions directory.  These files show how and what gdm searches
> for for each type of session.
>
> Good luck.
>
> BTW, did you see the /usr/doc/gdm??? directory?  It has a doc there
> which describes the gdm.conf layout.
>
> Neb Bosworth wrote:
> >
> > I have been looking for info on how to set up gdm. I assume that it is
> basically
> > the same as setting up xdm. I can't find decent xdm or gdm info on the net
> > anywhere. If anyone has any pointers, I would appreciate it. Also, in just
> > running gdm from the command line, it comes up with a generic setup. I
wonder
> if
> > there is some way to get it to use gtk themes or use enligthenment.
> >
> > Neb
> >
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