My .xsession and .xinitrc files are not executing

Question

I have installed xmobar, xmonad on ubuntu 11.04.

#!/bin/bash

trayer --edge top --align right --SetDockType true --SetPartialStrut true \
   --expand true --width 10 --transparent true --tint 0x191970 --height 12 &

nm-applet --sm-disable &

sleep 3
gnome-power-manager &

xmonad

I put this in my .xsession file. But it does not seem to execute. I believe so because I do not see any of the applications in my processes list after the xmonad starts. Is there anything I am missing?

Stéphane Gimenez · Accepted Answer · 2016-02-01T11:01:45.713

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I think the most probable stopper here would be that your .xsession script lacks the execute permission (+x).

In gdm, you also need to choose “Custom Session” (and not the standard “Xmonad” session) in the Session menu before logging in.

edited Feb 01 '16 at 11:01

answered Oct 02 '11 at 15:30

Stéphane Gimenez

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This was the key for me – smac89 Aug 02 '20 at 04:56

score -1 · Answer 2 · edited Sep 13 '14 at 06:41

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Can also use .xprofile to execute additional programs (no +x needed btw) to xmonad.

edited Sep 13 '14 at 06:41

garethTheRed

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answered Sep 13 '14 at 05:56

Yoseph

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My .xsession and .xinitrc files are not executing

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