Provided by: slim_1.3.6-5.1ubuntu2_amd64 
NAME
slim - Simple LogIn Manager
SYNOPSIS
slim [options] [<arguments>]
DESCRIPTION
SLiM is a lightweight login manager for X11, allowing the initialization of a graphical session by
entring username and password in a login screen.
OPTIONS
-d run as a daemon
-p /path/to/theme
display a preview of the theme. An already running X11 session is required for theme preview.
-h display a brief help message
-v display version information
EXAMPLES
slim -d
run slim in daemon mode
slim -p /usr/share/slim/themes/default
preview of the default theme
STARTING SLIM AT BOOT
Please refer to documentation of your Operating System to make slim automatically startup after the
system boots.
CONFIGURATION
Global configuration is stored in the /etc/slim.conf file. See the comments inside the file for a
detailed explanation of the options.
USAGE AND SPECIAL USERNAMES
When started, slim will show a login panel; enter the username and password of the user you want to login
as.
Special usernames:
console
open a xterm console
exit quit slim
halt shutdown the machine
reboot reboot the machine
suspend
power-suspend the machine
See the configuration file for customizing the above commands. The 'halt' and 'reboot' commands need the
root password, this may change in future releases.
Shortcuts:
F11 executes a custom command (by default takes a screenshot)
F1 choose session type (see configuration file and xinitrc.sample)
AUTHORS
Simone Rota <sip@varlock.com>
Johannes Winkelmann <jw@tks6.net>
SEE ALSO
See the online documentation at the SLiM web site for further information on themes, FAQs, etc.
January 09, 2006 slim(1)