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[[File:Fedora 21 login screen.png|alt=GDM on Fedora 21|thumb|GNOME Display Manager (G'''DM''') being displayed on a fedora workspace]]
[[File:Simple-desktop-display-manager-kde.png|alt=SDDM screenshot|thumb|A screenshot taken of SD'''DM''']]
A Display Manager (DM), also known as a login manager, is typically a graphical user interface that is displayed at the end of the boot process in place of the default shell. It often includes a login screen for entering your credentials and the option to choose which [[Desktop Environment‏‎]] and Display Server to use. While often graphical, a Display Manager can also run within the TTY itself.{{Citation needed}}
 
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Latest revision as of 12:09, 10 June 2024

GDM on Fedora 21
GNOME Display Manager (GDM) being displayed on a fedora workspace
SDDM screenshot
A screenshot taken of SDDM

A Display Manager (DM), also known as a login manager, is typically a graphical user interface that is displayed at the end of the boot process in place of the default shell. It often includes a login screen for entering your credentials and the option to choose which Desktop Environment‏‎ and Display Server to use. While often graphical, a Display Manager can also run within the TTY itself. [citation needed]