i dont have kde starting and i start it manually type at the prompt
xinit
and iin the window type kde
(also try enlightenment instead of kde i like it better.)
----- Original Message -----
From: David van Balen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2000 11:34 PM
Subject: Re: [newbie] Urgent -- how to get back to KDE
>
>
> Hmmm... now sure how to do it from the console but, if you're desperate,
> you can try booting in level 5 (type linux 5 at the lilo boot) and choose
> it from there.
>
> DvB
>
>
> On Sat, 12 Feb 2000, Benjamin Sher wrote:
>
> >
> > Using Mandrake 6.1
> >
> >
> > I am typing to you from Pine in the Console.
> >
> > I have been having endless problems with my mouse.
> >
> > I thought I would try testing it in Gnome. Well, it's even worse in
Gnome.
> > In KDE, my mouse lasts about 5 to 10 minutes. In Gnome, it dies almost
> > instantly. And now, when I try in xterm (in Gnome) to switch back and I
> > type "switchdesk" to get into KDE, I cannot even do that. After typing
> > "switchdesk" and trying to move my mouse over to the Switchdesk utility
> > screen, my mouse dies on me before I even have a chance to click on the
> > "KDE" or "Another Level" option. I am forever stuck in Gnome.
> >
> > How do I get into KDE or Another Level from the console in a situation
> > like this. If I type "startx", I am taken right back into Gnome. Sounds
> > like a vicious circle.
> >
> > Help!
> >
> > Benjamin and Anna Sher
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Sher's Russian Web
> > http://www.websher.net
> >
> >
>
