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[[File:Fedora 21 login screen.png|alt=GDM on Fedora 21|thumb|GNOME Display Manager (GDM) being displayed on a fedora workspace]] | [[File:Fedora 21 login screen.png|alt=GDM on Fedora 21|thumb|GNOME Display Manager (GDM) being displayed on a fedora workspace]] | ||
[[File:Simple-desktop-display-manager-kde.png|alt=SDDM screenshot|thumb|An screenshot taken of SD'''DM''']] | [[File:Simple-desktop-display-manager-kde.png|alt=SDDM screenshot|thumb|An 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]] to use. | 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 [referencing ly and cdm here, links needed]. | ||
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Revision as of 20:50, 6 June 2024
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 [referencing ly and cdm here, links needed].