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[id='proc-configuring-xorg-as-default-gnome-session']
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= Configuring GNOME to use Xorg
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At the login screen, select the "gear" icon and select *GNOME on Xorg*.
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image::configuring-xorg-as-default-gnome-session_2.png[Login screen - select GNOME on Xorg]
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Once login is completed the X11 windowing system will be in use, as can be seen by returning to *Settings* > *About*. This change will persist unless changed back at the login screen.
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image::configuring-xorg-as-default-gnome-session_3.png[Settings - About]
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[discrete]
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== Changing the default GNOME session via configuration file
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As an alternative, this change can be made by editing a configuration file `/etc/gdm/custom.conf`.
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. Open `/etc/gdm/custom.conf` and uncomment the line:
WaylandEnable=false
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. Add the following line to the `[daemon]` section:
DefaultSession=gnome-xorg.desktop
. Save the `custom.conf` file.
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. Logout or reboot to enter the new session.
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[NOTE]
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With the above changes applied, the option to set the GNOME session to use Wayland will actually be removed from the "gear icon" menu on the login screen.
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