Re: Can't login when using kdm (KDE)

[Kent West <westk@acu.edu>]

rs wrote:

>>Double-check that the pull-down menu that allows you to select which
>>window manager/environent you want is set to KDE; it sounds like it's
>>trying to start a wm/environment that doesn't exist.
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>You mean the "Session Type"? Under the "session type" I have four (4) options: Default, Custom, KDE and Failsafe. I tried Default and KDE, the result is the same, i.e. the screen flickers a couple of times and kdm prompts for Id and password again. Thanks
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Yes, that's what I meant.

Well, in that case, I believe I'd try creating a new user and try logging into KDE via KDM as that user. This will tell you if the problem is system-wide or specific to your user.

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Kent