GDM vs LightDM
A side-by-side look at GDM and LightDM. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
GDM
Os & Utilities
GDM (GNOME Display Manager) is a display manager, used in GNOME desktop environments to start the graphical session and allow users to log in. It provides a graphical login screen and launches the user's chosen desktop environment after authentication.
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LightDM
Os & Utilities
LightDM is a lightweight display manager and greeter for Linux and other Unix-based operating systems. It aims to be fast, extensible and standards-compliant.
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