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    What is the right way to start kde4 after command line login?

    I've had various troubles using different "Log Out" methods lately. I'd often get stuck at a blank screen, which I could eventually get to a command line from. My question is: How do I start kde4 when I'm in console mode?

    "startkde" didn't get me anywhere. I think it usually said kde was already started.

    "startx" would usually kick me into kde3 (but I wanted kde4), and from there I'd have to reboot, or logout and be stuck in the same predicament I started from.

    What's the correct method to jump right into kde4, or even to the graphical login screen?

    Thanks!

    #2
    Re: What is the right way to start kde4 after command line login?

    Did you try
    Code:
    sudo /etc/init.d/kdm start
    ? I'm not sure whether that will start KDE4 or KDE3.

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      #3
      Re: What is the right way to start kde4 after command line login?

      maybe

      Code:
      sudo /etc/init.d/kdm-kde4 start
      I'll give it a try next time I have a logout issue.

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        #4
        Re: What is the right way to start kde4 after command line login?

        Ctrl+Alt+F7 works for me after I type exit at the command line.
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          #5
          Re: What is the right way to start kde4 after command line login?

          I have this question too. Keyboard shortcts won't work for me cos I am trying to login using FreeNX. FreeNX server appears to be setup ok but when I try to connect from my Windows or Mac client I get the error "unable to run "startkde" >

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            #6
            Re: What is the right way to start kde4 after command line login?

            /usr/lib/kde4/bin/startkde

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              #7
              Re: What is the right way to start kde4 after command line login?

              export WINDOWMANAGER=/usr/bin/kde4
              startx

              man startx will tell you the files it reads.

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