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17 Remove the long list of gnome desktops on the display manager like SDDM

  • Initial Inquiry:

    • Received a “what if” question about customizing session options in SDDM due to an overwhelming list of choices.

  • Investigation and Actions:

    • Identified that removing GNOME Shell extensions could simplify the session options.
    • Found that there are no restrictions against removing these extensions.

  • 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.

  • 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.”

  • 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.