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I changed my window manager to see what it was like to twm. Now I can't get my regular KDE one back, AHHHHH? how do I make startx start up my last window manager? (i use text login)
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lol, i make twm my window manager, now its all messed up and i cant get it back!
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Actually, you should use ~/.xinitrc rather than the global one 
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thanks a lot!
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I know this is a big nood question but, how do i edit files in the terminal???
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You can use emacs or vim. Both take some getting used to, but I prefer vim (or elvis if you're wierd ).
In the dir with .xinitrc, type vim .xinitrc. Type i to insert text and use <esc> when you're done. To save the file, type :sav! .xinitrc. If : doesn't move the cursor to the bottom of the screen, press <esc> and try again.
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vim has about 1.32 bazillion features, but that should suffice to help you get the job done. If you want to find out more, F1 is help. There's even a helpful tutorial.
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).In the dir with .xinitrc, type vim .xinitrc. Type i to insert text and use <esc> when you're done. To save the file, type :sav! .xinitrc. If : doesn't move the cursor to the bottom of the screen, press <esc> and try again.
[extra stuff]
vim has about 1.32 bazillion features, but that should suffice to help you get the job done. If you want to find out more, F1 is help. There's even a helpful tutorial.
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Depends on what you have handy. I use Nano and vi regularly.
nano <file>
vi <file>
Nano is easier to get used to than vi.
vi Controls:
INSERT - Allow editing of the file
ESC - Exits editing mode
: - Access to the vi command line
w - Write file. Must be used after :
q - Quits vi. Must be used after :
That's the basic vi commands. I'd recommend Nano because it has all the controls listed.
-DarkArctic
nano <file>
vi <file>
Nano is easier to get used to than vi.
vi Controls:
INSERT - Allow editing of the file
ESC - Exits editing mode
: - Access to the vi command line
w - Write file. Must be used after :
q - Quits vi. Must be used after :
That's the basic vi commands. I'd recommend Nano because it has all the controls listed.
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I prefer pico . . . simple to use etc . . . and it tells you all the commands at the bottom of the scren but everyone is difrent
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