"Michael C." wrote: > > 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.
Yeah, but before that it logs you in. When it logs you in, it should perform normal login actions (e.g., initializing the environment per /etc/environment, etc.). Since part of "normal login actions" is to start your preferred shell in "login shell" mode, logging in via GDM should cause that to happen. > 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. Exactly, > You can modify the [gkx]dmrc, your window manager's rc file, or you > start your programs from an xterm. Shouldn't starting your shell in login mode be in the default setup for gdm/etc.? Daniel -- Daniel Barclay [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
