booting into KDE

[Paul Howarth]

Erin D. Hughes wrote:
> I seem to be having a hard time booting into KDE.
> 
> It is really weird.... I usually use level 3 and just boot to the 
> command line and if I need something I just type kdm and log in there.
> 
> On this latest install of FC3 when I type in kdm it tells me root can 
> only switch to the KD Enviorment, then when it does start all I get is a 
> terminal window and a small graphical xclock, and that is it.
> 
> Any one have any advice how to get KDE to start.
> 
> I have googled this and all I find is how to change the run level not 
> the gui that loads.

Try "switchdesk KDE" to set your preference for KDE.

Try "startx" instead of "kdm" for starting the X server, and it'll start 
a session as the user you have already logged in as; no need to log in 
again.

Paul.