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Initial Inquiry:
- Received a “what if” question about customizing session options in SDDM due to an overwhelming list of choices.
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Investigation and Actions:
- Identified that removing GNOME Shell extensions could simplify the session options.
- Found that there are no restrictions against removing these extensions.
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Immediate Outcome:
- Significantly reduced the number of session options, making it easier to choose.
- Prefers Xorg sessions due to wider application support, despite recognizing improvements in GNOME and Plasma.
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Challenges and Temporary Solutions:
- Direct file removal (e.g.,
sudo rm /usr/share...
) only offers a temporary fix as updates restore the options. - Suggested scripting the removal process as a workaround, though acknowledged as a “dirty solution.”
- Direct file removal (e.g.,
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Call for Cleaner Solutions:
- The approach is not sustainable, highlighting a need for more permanent, cleaner methods.
- Open call for expertise to share cleaner customization techniques beyond the temporary fixes discussed.