Slim
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SLIM - Simple Login Manager
Installation
Check if Slim is selected as the main login manager :
The file would look like this :
# /etc/sysconfig/desktop # Which session manager try to use. #desktop="/usr/bin/xdm -nodaemon" #desktop="/usr/sbin/gdm --nodaemon" #desktop="/usr/bin/kdm -nodaemon" desktop="/usr/bin/slim"
Configuration
The configuration of Slim is located in the file /etc/slim.conf :
- If you choice anoter desktop environment than xfce4
Example to choice lxde :
You just have to create the file .xinitrc in you home folder (/home/user).
In this file, write this :
exec startlxde
Then, still in this file, uncomment the line refering to .xinitrc and comment the one refering to xfce4.
It's done !
Personalization
Themes must be placed in /usr/share/slim/theme/
You can find themes on the official website :
Autologin
It's now possible to connect automatically an user with Slim, avoiding type each time the login & password :
Open /etc/slim.conf in root and add this :
default_user your username auto_login yes
Keypad activated
Find the line
#numlock on
and remove the #