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Ubuntu 11.04 automatic login how to change from Unity to Ubuntu classic

Asked by Boris Belchoff

I need to change desktop back to classic in ubuntu 11.04[ I use automatic login in.] I upgraded 2 computers yesterday 1 changed to classic, the other changed to the new desktop. I am having a problem with some of the items on the new desktop

any help will be appreciated.
Boris

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delance (olivier-delance) said : 		#1

Could you clarify which problem?

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Best actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#2

Log off, select your username, then at the bottom choose the desktop you desire then log on

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marcobra (Marco Braida) (marcobra) said : 		#3

Open a terminal and type:

gdmsetup

select your user and change to Ubuntu classic or Ubuntu classic (no effects)

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Boris Belchoff (belchoff) said : 		#4

Thanks actionparsnip, that solved my question.

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Boris Belchoff (belchoff) said : 		#5

Thank you very much! I am still new with ubuntu. am trying to discontinue Microsoft completely & still have a few things to work out, but I am getting close.

Boris

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Boris Belchoff (belchoff) said : 		#6

This answer is for Delance. The new Desktop Hit me all of a sudden, I did not have time to study it. I just wanted to change back so I could go on with my work, I am feel sure the new Desktop works fine and I will go back to it when I have time to study it. Changing back fixed my immediate problem, Thank you for replying.

Boris

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delance (olivier-delance) said : 		#7

I use Unity for my netbook, but I don't know if I will use it for my desktop! I will decide later.

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Shah Tavseef Mairaj (shahtavseefm) said : 		#8

Typing gdmsetup shows up an error in terminal as pasted below;

tavseef@ubuntu:~$ gdmsetup

(gdmsetup:2223): Gtk-WARNING **: cannot open display:
tavseef@ubuntu:~$

Plz help.