Thanks to all who responded to my plea for help (Torsten, Colin, Jeff, Eric, Shyamal).
/etc/issue and /etc/debian_version tell me that I am using 3.0 (woody). What is it that distinguishes one version from another? Regarding the ablility to switch to one of many desktop choices: I was editing .xinitrc and .xsession in my home directory (slow and inconvenient) Based on the responses, I now need to explore "menu". On my system, "menu" had no "man" page but does have an explanation in "info". Also the x-window-manager command. Thanks again to all......... -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]