Help! Can't get KDE back :(

[RageLtMan]

I tried running fluxbox as my window manager to see the difference on my HD install, but it modified something on my system and now it starts by default. The command startkde doesn't work - it can't find the x display. xinit and startx both start flux, and i can start kde from within, but then i lose stuff like the net connection icon which goes to the flux win manager instead of kde.

I checked in x11 xorg.conf, couldn't find flux or kde.... could someone help me out at tell me how linux decides which window manager is the default and how to change it back? Thanks

[purehate]

The relevant file to autostart is ....

nano /etc/inittab

change the following line:

id:3:initdefault:

to

id:4:initdefault:

Or choose whichever number corresponds with what you want to do. I'm not sure if that will solve your problem but there is the file like you asked.

[RageLtMan]

thanks hate, will try soon as i get home.

[balding_parrot]

After you log in but before you start your window manager:

grep fluxbox .xinitrc
If it shows a reference to fluxbox
rm .xinitrc
startx

[RageLtMan]

Thx Parrot - worked like a charm

[balding_parrot]

Nice to hear, glad you reported back that it solved the problem.

[RageLtMan]

Should i toss up a post in bugs+fixes? I'm sure i'm not the only one curious enough to push the red button not labled "do not push"

[snake eyes]

I had the same problem. Tried both ways. Now default KDE desktop is available.
Thanks

[NoobBiscUiT]

worked perfect, thanks BP

[balding_parrot]

Your all welcome