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I installed i3 and have its config file ~/.i3/config ready. When I execute i3 command, it says,

ERROR: Another window manager seems to be running (X error 10).

I found this article. I don't know much on gnome. I didn't understand what he meant by Exit your desktop environment or window manager and log on into i3 from the GDM menu (if you use it) in the article.

I keep finding articles on ubuntu - i3 but I am a bit worried to modify anything based on them although both are X-based. My particular worry is gnome that if I modify anything, it might screw up the rest.

I really want to experience using i3. Please let me know on how to configure/run i3. Thanks in advance.

Vamshi Suram
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After installing a new window manager (such as i3) you need to log out and change the settings at your login screen to match the new environment/manager. I haven't used Fedora but I suppose that there's a little button in your top right corner (of the login screen) where you can chose what desktop environment/window manager to use.

i3 is my WM of choice and if you have any further questions feel free to ask!

GLaDER
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