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GDM:  GNOME Display Manager

GNOME Display Manager(GDM) provides an alternate display manager for the X Window System. The X Window System by default uses the X display manager (XDM). However, resolving XDM configuration issues typically involves using the command line. GDM allows users to customize or troubleshoot settings without having to resort to a command line. Users can pick their session type on a per-login basis. GDM also features easy customisation with themes.



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GDM:  GNOME Display Manager