Desktop Switcher. :(

[Gregory Leblanc <gleblanc cu-portland edu>]

On 16 Dec 2000 09:05:03 -0800,  wrote:
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> From: Paul <spid pwaring virgin net>
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> Subject: Desktop Switcher. :(
> Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2000 11:54:50 -0800
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> Hello.
> 
> I'm a 'newbie' to the world of Linux and I am running RH 6.2 with Gnome
> via
> Enlightenment with Staroffice 5.2 as my 'office'.
> 
> I tried recently to look at FVWM using the 'switcher' and since then,
> despite various efforts, the 'default session' for Gnome always comes up
> with FVWM. It's not a major problem but I have to remember to change the
> session from 'default' to 'Gnome' in the Gnome log-in window every time
> I
> log-in. Any ideas on how to change the default back to Gnome please?


Try the "switchdesk" program. (man switchdesk).

> 
> Whilst I'm here does anyone know how to install other window managers? I
> have downloaded 'Equinox' but cannot fathom out how to get it to run!
> (Newbie blues.)

If you've installed rpmfind, you can do something like 'rpmfind equinox'
and see if that comes up with anything.  You probably also want to take
a look at gnorpm, the GNOME front end to the RPM Package Manager.  

    Greg