Call for testing: LightDM

[Robert Ancell]

This feature is just not implemented yet.  It will be in Oneiric.

On 06/04/2011 07:48 PM, Kevin Huang wrote:
> Hi Robert,
>
> In GDM design, the display language can be set on two levels: system
> wide, which determines what shown on the login screen, and user
> specific.  It's only the user language that can be set from the login
> screen.  Since there is no language option in LightDM screen, I assume
> no user language that can be set in Oneric.  Is it correct?
>
> -- 
> Best regards,
>
> Kevin
>
> On Thu, 2011-06-02 at 16:52 +1000, Robert Ancell wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>> As LightDM is scheduled to be the default display manager in Oneric by
>> Alpha 2 it would be awesome if we can get as many testers as possible,
>> so please be a guinea pig!
>>
>> If you are using Oneric you can install it from Universe:
>> $ sudo apt-get install lightdm lightdm-greeter-example-gtk
>>
>> If using Natty you can install it from the PPA:
>> $ sudo apt-add-repository ppa:lightdm-team/ppa
>>
>> Expect less features than the current GDM (e.g. user switching not yet
>> implemented).  I've been using LightDM exclusively for over a week
>> without any major issues and others have indicated they are also using
>> it without issue.
>>
>> The GUI will be replaced with something more Unity like during the cycle
>> so look out for lacking functionality but don't worry too much about the
>> style.
>>
>> For more information see this page:
>> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LightDM
>>
>> Thanks,
>> --Robert
>>
>>

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