Re: [gentoo-user] how to wake up gdm

Michael Cook <mcook@××××××.net> wrote:

> On 06/29/2014 03:20 PM, covici@××××××××××.com wrote:
> > Tom Wijsman <TomWij@g.o> wrote:
> >
> >> On Tue, 24 Jun 2014 22:36:14 +0300
> >> Gevisz <gevisz@×××××.com> wrote:
> >>
> >>> Are you sure that you need gdm at all?
> >>
> >> Yes, `startx` doesn't work well in GNOME 3 for a lot of people; so,
> >> unless one attempts to cover what the login manager sets up, I don't
> >> think that a plain call with a plain `exec gnome-session` will work.
> >>
> >> It for example needs the *-launch things between exec and gnome-session.
> >
> > So, What can I do aside from restarting gdm after it goes to sleep or
> > whatever its doing after a few minutes?  Also, I did try startx and I
> > did get a session and it seems to work, although I have not tested
> > extensively.
> >
> >
> What are your settings under the Power settings in the settings app? I
> have Blank screen: 5 minutes and Automatic suspend: Off (there are no
> other settings under Suspend & Power Off)

But if I change them when I am logged in as my regular user, with they
apply to gdm?
They seem OK, I don't get any screen blanking in a regular session.


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