I'm having trouble getting startx to read my .xinitrc or .xsession file. I downloaded gdm but then removed it with the --purge option, but still I can't get startx to read the init file. The way I have to start the window manager is startx /usr/bin/X11/fvwm & then manually change background and add apps such as xscreensaver, xbiff, etc. When I check the file /etc/X11/Xsession it seems properly configured to allow .xsession in my home directory. any ideas? thanks dale