SLiM halt/reboot commands

[Auke Kok]

Liviu Andronic wrote:
> I am writing here, as I believe this is the only list where SLiM related
> questions might get answered.
> 
> I have recently installed SLiM and it is a perfect alternative to XDM. Now,
> when editing the config file as indicated
> here<http://slim.berlios.de/manual.php>, I noticed that there options
> like halt_cmd, reboot_cmd and console_cmd. I cannot understand when
> and especially *how*
> can these be triggered. At the login screen, I see no graphical buttons
> what-so-ever. I have tried
> all possible key-bindings (function keys and so on) and none worked.
> 
> So, at the login screen, is it possible to trigger halt/reboot commands and
> how?

enter 'halt' or 'reboot' as the login name, then type the root password.

Cheers,

Auke