i've actually tried the same thing - run the enlightenment/gnome option that comes with the SuSE 6.2 CD. i'm able to use different apps from kde (with some minor errors). what i can't figure out though, after perusing the docs, is how to install gnome as the GUI for an X-login similar to xdm or kdm. there's the gnomegreeter, gnome_chooser and the gdm but i can't find any instructions on how to use these . . . any thoughts? -----Original Message----- From: David Bellows <bfootdav@bellsouth.net> To: suse-linux-e@suse.com <suse-linux-e@suse.com> Date: Saturday, January 08, 2000 7:38 AM Subject: Re: [SLE] KDE, GNOME

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I haven't even gotten the distribution installed due to this confusion. I need the information to decide which one, if any, I should install. Do I need either of them to run a GUI with the X system? How do I decide which one to use?

The nice thing about Linux and especially the SuSE distribution is that if you have enough room you can install both KDE and Gnome and several unique window managers at the same time. You'll have to choose one as the default, but it is quite easy after that to start a different WM. I currently use KDE, but I also enjoy experimenting with Windowmaker/Gnome (Gnome sits on top of these other window managers - it can't work alone), Enlightenment/Gnome, even having the Gnome panel in my KWM (K window manager; KDE sits on top of this). Bascially you are free to install everything and experiment to your heart's content until you find one that suits you.

David Bellows

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