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/etc/X11/xdm/Xservers

This file simply maps the name of a display with an X server. For exampl
e display :0 is understood
to be the local X server. Remember that X always runs on the first free
/dev/tty.
/etc/X11/xdm/xdm-config
This is the main configuration file for xdm. It is also used to enable XDMCP (se
e Assignment)
/etc/X11/xdm/Xaccess
This file is used to enable XDMCP, allowing remote hosts to directly con
nect to the local server
( using -query) or query about other display
Reflection
Take time to navigate the Linux Graphical User Interface and com
pare it with the Windows or Mac OSX Operating Environment
Submit your comments and observations on your Wiki Page inside the http://www.co
lwiki.org/Reflections_and_Assignments webpage
Module summary
Summary Many people see Linux as not user friendly. It is my hope that at this p
oint in time you have noted the very good graphical capabilities of Linux. In th
is module you have learned how to work with the graphical user interface that is
very critical to your users using Linux for the Desktop.

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