LPI Linux Certification/Install & Customise A Window Manager Environment

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[edit] Detailed Objective

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Description:
Candidates should be able to customize a system-wide desktop environment and/or window manager.

  • Key knowledge area(s):
    • Demonstrate an understanding of customization procedures for window manager menus and/or desktop panel menus.
    • Select and configuring the desired x-terminal (xterm, rxvt, aterm etc.).
    • Verify and resolve library dependency issues for X applications.
    • Export the X-display to a client workstation.
  • The following is a partial list of the used files, terms and utilities:
    • .xinitrc
    • .Xdefaults
    • xhost
    • DISPLAY environment variable
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