What is gdmflexiserver and how to install it?

[karthick87]

I have heard that gdmflexiserver allows fast user switching on gnome.Can someone explain me abt gdmflexiserver?Also say me how to install it in ubuntu 10.04.

[pawhtiobo]

Hi

I don't know much about that, but...

Check this out:

http://manpages.ubuntu.com/manpages/...iserver.1.html

http://www.cims.nyu.edu/cgi-comment/...gdmflexiserver



See ya..

[srikanthganta]

$gdmflexiserver (gdm=gnome display manager)
the above command is working by default,but i guess it is depricated in latest Ubutu versions.Try below..

$dm-tool --help
$dm-tool switch-to-greeter
$dm-tool switch-to-guest
$dm-tool switch-to-user XYZ