XDMCP Configuration - GDM

This page will tell you how to configure GDM for XDMCP. If you are not using GDM, this page is not intended for your use. To determine what DM you are using, follow the instructions on the XDMCP page.

Configuring GDM

GDM uses a configuration file called gdm.conf. You'll need to figure out where that file is on your system. For Redhat systems, it is in /etc/X11/gdm/gdm.conf. I think other systems also put it there, but you may have to search for it using the locate command, or the find command.

Small section of your gdm.conf file

# -- many lines omitted --
      [xdmcp]
      Enable=true
# -- many lines omitted --

The above is NOT the complete gdm.conf file. You must open this file, locate these two lines, and make sure you change false to true. Once your gdm.conf file is configured properly, continue with the remainder of the instructions on the XDMCP page.

-- SteveSwitzer - 07 Dec 2004