SLiM (Simple Login Manager) is a desktop-independent graphical login manager for the X Window System. SLiM aims to be light, completely configurable, and suitable for machines on which remote login functionalities are not needed.
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SLiM (Simple Login Manager) is a desktop-independent graphical login manager for the X Window System. SLiM aims to be light, completely configurable, and suitable for machines on which remote login functionalities are not needed.
Features
SLiM supports the following features:
- PNG and XFT support for alpha transparency and anti-aliased fonts
- External themes support
- Configurable runtime options: X server, login / shutdown / reboot commands
- Single (GDM-like) or double (XDM-like) input control
- Can load predefined user at startup
- Configurable welcome / shutdown messages
- Random theme selection
Requirements
SLiM has the following requirements:
- X11
- libpng
- libjpeg
- freetype
See also
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- GDM, the GNOME display manager
- KDM, the KDE display manager
- WDM, the WINGs display manager
- XDM, X Window Display Manager


























