SLiM is an X11-compatible login manager with minimalistic features, designed to provide a straightforward and secure login process. It offers users a clean, customizable interface and minimal resource usage.
If you're looking for a desktop-independent graphical login manager for X11, SLiM is a great option. Derived from Login.app, this lightweight software is simple but completely configurable through themes and an option file. It's perfect for machines that don't require remote login functionalities.
To install SLiM, simply unpack the archive, run "./configure", "make", and "make install" (as root). Configuration is a breeze, with the default configuration file located at /usr/etc/slim.conf. The options are easy to understand and modify.
Themes are located at /usr/share/slim/themes. If you want to create or modify a theme, make sure to check out the simple theme-howto included in the "THEMES" file or online. Overall, SLiM is a great choice for a lightweight and customizable graphical login manager.
To install SLiM, simply unpack the archive, run "./configure", "make", and "make install" (as root). Configuration is a breeze, with the default configuration file located at /usr/etc/slim.conf. The options are easy to understand and modify.
Themes are located at /usr/share/slim/themes. If you want to create or modify a theme, make sure to check out the simple theme-howto included in the "THEMES" file or online. Overall, SLiM is a great choice for a lightweight and customizable graphical login manager.
What's New
Version 1.3.1: N/A