Swiching desktop types

lolwtfbbq · 23 Feb 2008 at 18:13

How would I switch my desktop type from KDE to GNOME with out reinstalling openSUSE 10.3?

GarethDW · 23 Feb 2008 at 18:18

Definitely won't need to reinstall. Just use whatever package manager comes with openSUSE, and install Gnome. It will automatically install all dependent packages that are required too. Is it called YaST in openSUSE?

Then, at the log-in page you have an option where you can select which desktop environment you want to use. Just select Gnome instead of the default KDE. I think it's called Session, as opposed to desktop environment... bottom left of the log-in page, iirc.

lolwtfbbq · 23 Feb 2008 at 18:45

I searched "Gnome" in YaST and it came up with several packages. I didn't know what to pick, so i just closed it.

Mobius 1 · 23 Feb 2008 at 19:02

gnome will require a few files to install. it will automatically get all the files/dependencies you need if you select the main gnome file, or it should do (it does in apt-get)

kenchie · 24 Feb 2008 at 17:23

It may already be installed - log out, and look at the menu on the bottom left of the log in screen - you can select your desktop type from there.