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how to start IceWM without gdm?

Asked by Alexander Zemerov

Hi,
I installed IceWM on my laptop. Because of low memory I disabled "gdm" in the service list. To start X I use startx command. But it always starts GNOME. To run IceWM I have to start gdm and select IceWM in the session list. How can I save memory and avoid loading of gdm? Another words I want to run IceWM when I use startx command.
Thank you,
Alexander

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Best Basilio Kublik (sourcercito) said : 		#1

create a file called .xinitrc in your home (i.e. /home/user1/) and add the following:

### start of content of .xinitrc ###
exec icewm

### end of content of .xinitrc ###

and then use startx as usual

NOTE: you could add "exec blackbox", afterstep or any other window manager you wish.

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Alexander Zemerov (azemerov) said : 		#2

Thanks Basilio Kublik, that solved my question.