Changing default desktop in Linux

There is a configuration file called /etc/sysconfig/desktop. This file defines default display manager and desktop name.

Changing Desktop from Gnome to KDE

1. Open /etc/sysconfig/desktop file:

    # vi /etc/sysconfig/desktop

2. Set DESKTOP variable to KDE instead of GNOME:



    DESKTOP="KDE"
    DISPLAYMANAGER="KDE"

3. Save and close the file.

4. log off and login again to your system

Now KDE will be used for all users as desktop system. You can also accomplish this on a per-user basis by using the desktop switcher application from the extra preferences menu, or just type the command:

    $ switchdesk kde

Note: every tiem you want to switch desktop between GNOME and KDE you have to edit the file /etc/sysconfig/desktop with the appropriate desktop (GNOME or KDE)and then executing the command switchdesk also with the new desktop and then relogin to your system.

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Mostafa Mahmoud Mohamed