In linux.debian.user, Daniel B. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Paul Smith wrote: > > > > .. If you're using a graphical login manager like GDM or > > XDM, then these methods of login never actually invoke a login shell, > > Why not? (Why shouldn't logging in via GDM execute your login-time > shell initialization?) > Because [GKX]DM open window managers, not login shells. Though I admit it doesn't feel right that your environment is different if you use [gkx]dm than if you login in text mode and issue startx.
You can modify the [gkx]dmrc, your window manager's rc file, or you start your programs from an xterm. Michael C. -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mcsuper5.freeshell.org/ Registered Linux User #303915 http://counter.li.org/ -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
