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This page is a short version of the [https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Xinitrc original Arch Wiki page]. For more information, look there. | This page is a short version of the [https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Xinitrc original Arch Wiki page]. For more information, look there. | ||
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'''It is only for advanced users, who know how to fix broken systems and know their way around the terminal.''' | '''It is only for advanced users, who know how to fix broken systems and know their way around the terminal.''' | ||
=General Information= | =General Information= <!--T:3--> | ||
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The <code>~/.xinitrc</code> file in your home directory is executed by the command <code>startx</code>. In general, it is used to start your [https://wiki.manjaro.org/index.php?title=Install_Desktop_Environments Desktop Environment]. | The <code>~/.xinitrc</code> file in your home directory is executed by the command <code>startx</code>. In general, it is used to start your [https://wiki.manjaro.org/index.php?title=Install_Desktop_Environments Desktop Environment]. | ||
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Usually, your [https://wiki.manjaro.org/index.php?title=Install_Display_Managers Display/Login Manager]calls <code>startx</code>, but you can also start it manually when needed. | Usually, your [https://wiki.manjaro.org/index.php?title=Install_Display_Managers Display/Login Manager]calls <code>startx</code>, but you can also start it manually when needed. | ||
=~/.xinitrc File= | =~/.xinitrc File= <!--T:6--> | ||
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The <code>~/.xinitrc</code> file is located in your home directory and it is a hidden file. Here is an example of a default <code>~/.xinitrc</code> file: | The <code>~/.xinitrc</code> file is located in your home directory and it is a hidden file. Here is an example of a default <code>~/.xinitrc</code> file: | ||
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# | # | ||
# ~/.xinitrc | # ~/.xinitrc | ||
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# exec startdde # deepin-session | # exec startdde # deepin-session | ||
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'''Remove the <code>#</code> symbol at the beginning of the code line belonging to your Desktop Environment''' (beginning with <code># exec</code>) and save the <code>~/.xinitrc</code> file. | '''Remove the <code>#</code> symbol at the beginning of the code line belonging to your Desktop Environment''' (beginning with <code># exec</code>) and save the <code>~/.xinitrc</code> file. | ||
=Troubleshooting= | =Troubleshooting= <!--T:10--> | ||
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If you are using the Net Edition of Manjaro or a Community Edition, it can happen that the your <code>~/.xinitrc</code> file is missing parts or contains wrong code. | If you are using the Net Edition of Manjaro or a Community Edition, it can happen that the your <code>~/.xinitrc</code> file is missing parts or contains wrong code. | ||
In this case, your system will show error messages and it will refuse to boot your Desktop Environment. It is even possible that your system is caught in a loop, in which it constantly keeps trying to execute <code>startx</code>. | In this case, your system will show error messages and it will refuse to boot your Desktop Environment. It is even possible that your system is caught in a loop, in which it constantly keeps trying to execute <code>startx</code>. | ||
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If this happens, get a tty by pressing <code>CTRL + ALT + F2</code> (or any other funktion key - try all function keys from <code>F1</code> to <code>F7</code>). | If this happens, get a tty by pressing <code>CTRL + ALT + F2</code> (or any other funktion key - try all function keys from <code>F1</code> to <code>F7</code>). | ||
When you have a tty, you can log into your system, [[Install Display Managers]] or edit your <code>~/.xinitrc</code> file using <code>nano</code> or <code>vim</code> (this might has to be installed before you can use it). | When you have a tty, you can log into your system, [[Install Display Managers]] or edit your <code>~/.xinitrc</code> file using <code>nano</code> or <code>vim</code> (this might has to be installed before you can use it). | ||