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'''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GNOME_Display_Manager GDM]''' - the '''G'''nome '''D'''isplay '''M'''anager - is designed for use with Gnome 3. It supports theming, automatic login, and the automatic detection and use of multiple desktop environments. Specifically for those using Gnome 3, a configuration application is also available to easily customise the login screen and enable automatic login without having to edit any configuration files.  
'''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GNOME_Display_Manager GDM]''' - the '''G'''nome '''D'''isplay '''M'''anager - is designed for use with Gnome 3. It supports theming, automatic login, and the automatic detection and use of multiple desktop environments. Specifically for those using Gnome 3, a configuration application is also available to easily customise the login screen and enable automatic login without having to edit any configuration files.  


'''If you are not using Gnome 3''', GDM can be installed by entering the following command:
GDM can be installed by entering the following command:


  sudo pacman -S gdm
  sudo pacman -S gdm


'''Alternatively, if you are using Gnome 3''', GDM can be installed along with its own configuration application by entering the following command:
Alternatively, GDM can also be installed along with its own configuration application by entering the following command:


  sudo pacman -S gdm3setup
  sudo pacman -S gdm3setup
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{{warning|Installing the configuration application will result in Gnome 3 itself being installed as a dependency if not already installed on your system.}}
{{warning|GDM is only suitable for those using - or intending to use - Gnome and/or Cinnamon. This is because the Gnome 3 desktop environment will also be installed as a dependency.}}