SLiM

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

• GDM, the GNOME display manager
• KDM, the KDE display manager
• Other display managers

External links

• SLiM - Simple Login Manager