完全删除 xmonad

xmonad is a popular tiling window manager for the X Window System. However, there might be situations where you need to completely remove xmonad from your system. This guide will provide step-by-step instructions on how to do it.

Step 1: Uninstall xmonad

The first step is to uninstall xmonad from your system. Depending on your Linux distribution, the package manager might be different. Here are a few examples:

• For Ubuntu or Debian-based distributions, use the following command:

sudo apt-get remove xmonad

• For Fedora or Red Hat-based distributions, use the following command:

sudo dnf remove xmonad

• For Arch Linux, use the following command:

sudo pacman -R xmonad

Make sure to run the appropriate command based on your distribution.

Step 2: Remove xmonad configuration files

After uninstalling xmonad, you should remove any configuration files associated with it. These files are typically located in your home directory, usually under the .xmonad or .config/xmonad directory. Use the following command to remove them:

rm -rf ~/.xmonad

or

rm -rf ~/.config/xmonad

Step 3: Update the X session configuration

If xmonad was your default window manager, you need to update the X session configuration to use a different window manager. The configuration file might vary based on your Linux distribution. Here are a few common examples:

• For Ubuntu or Debian-based distributions, edit the ~/.xsession file and replace xmonad with the desired window manager.
• For Fedora or Red Hat-based distributions, edit the ~/.xinitrc file and replace xmonad with the desired window manager.
• For Arch Linux, edit the ~/.xinitrc file and replace exec xmonad with exec YOUR_WINDOW_MANAGER.

Make sure to save the changes before closing the file.

Step 4: Reboot your system

To apply the changes, it is recommended to reboot your system. This will ensure that any remaining traces of xmonad are cleared from memory and the new window manager is properly loaded.

Once your system reboots, xmonad should be completely removed from your system, and your new window manager should be active.

Remember to backup any important files before proceeding with the removal process.

I hope this guide helps you to completely remove xmonad from your system. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask.