On Monday 22 June 2020 14:55:48 Dr. Nikolaus Klepp wrote:

> Hi!
>
> Anno domini 2020 Mon, 22 Jun 18:47:19 -0500
>
>  Klaus Cook scripsit:
> > I am 80 years old and retired after a career in Systems programming
> > and consulting, but I� am a complete novice when it comes to Linux.
> > I have decided to try Ubuntu 20.04 and as part of the learning
> > process I decided to install the Trinity Desktop Environment.
> >
> > After struggling through the installation I finally was able to get
> > the installation to run without errors, however, the Desktop does
> > not activate when logging into Ubuntu. Also, Trinity is not listed
> > in the "sessions" list on the log in page.
> >
> > 1. Is there anyway to check if the installation was completed
> > correctly?
> >
> > 2. How do I activate the desktop if the installation was correct?
> >
> > Thank you,
> > Klaus Cook
> > Houston, TX
>
> May I point you to exegnulinux? It comes with TDE, has no GTK stuff
> (which makes live easier) and has no systemd (equiv. of M$ svchost):
> http://exegnulinux.net/
>
> If you want to stay with ubuntu: Install tdm-trinity, uninstall all
> other login managers (slim, gdm ...), and try again.
>
Not on Ubuntu, debian stretch.
>
> Nik


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