Change Default Desktop

[dibl]

Re: Change Default Desktop

Here's a couple of ideas, to try. If they don't work, I'm inclined to go with Snowhog -- you could easily spend more time futzing about with this odd situation that it would take to do a new installation and reconfigure your stuff.

1. Back up the .kde folder with

mv .kde .kde-bak28nov08

and then restart X, and see if it presents a KDE login screen.

2. If that doesn't help, first shut down X, by doing Ctrl-Alt-F1 and at the tty console entering

sudo /etc/init.d/kdm stop

Then try

sudo /etc/init.d/kdm start

and observe the error output.

I think the "conffiles" output is referring to a conflict between KDM and the files in /etc/kde4. But on my Intrepid system, which was never a Hardy system, I also have both an /etc/kde3 folder and a /etc/kde4 folder, and there are no such conflicts. I suspect something didn't quite work during a previous upgrade, leaving this conflict.

[magic-chef]

Re: Change Default Desktop

I will try this and get back.

[magic-chef]

Re: Change Default Desktop

OK Dibl, I tried the suggestions and I still have the problem. Since it occurred during a change in system run levels. I've had a hunch this might relate to the files in etc/rc3.d which relate to the graphical run level. This turned up a link file with a missing target:

S99kdm -kde4

The missing link was to a file in the kdm-kde4 directory (which is no longer there because I renamed it as you suggested) and is my next question.

How do I correct the location the link points to or how can I remove and replace the link?

[magic-chef]

Re: Change Default Desktop

I have this to add. On my last <LEAVE> <Session Logout> the system froze again without displaying

Not Starting K Display.....

The last item noted was

Starting TiMidity ALSA midi emmulator[OK]

Then the cursor was blinking. I was able to exit the Xwindow manager with the <CTL><ALT><F1>.

[dibl]

Re: Change Default Desktop

OK Dibl, I tried the suggestions and I still have the problem. Since it occurred during a change in system run levels. I've had a hunch this might relate to the files in etc/rc3.d which relate to the graphical run level. This turned up a link file with a missing target:

S99kdm -kde4

The missing link was to a file in the kdm-kde4 directory (which is no longer there because I renamed it as you suggested) and is my next question.

How do I correct the location the link points to or how can I remove and replace the link?

OK, I'm getting very confused ....

You posted under 8.10. In 8.10, there is no package "kdm-kde4", nor any such directory. I instructed you to rename the hidden .kde folder in your ~/user/ directory.

And what's this about "run levels"? *buntu does not use run levels. It starts KDM which is under /etc/init.d/, but it does not use run levels like other Debians. So I'm not sure what you've got going on there .... :P

My vote goes for a careful re-installation.

[magic-chef]

Re: Change Default Desktop

Sorry, I didn't mean to confuse. The multiple kdm issue is discussed in the early thread. I will heed your advice though...after I get a new hard drive to archive my files. Just have to shutdown the computer for now. Allowing it to shut off will also save energy.

Thanks again!