LightDM

[Robert Ancell]

> I won't speak for Xfce, but for me, problem number one is early:
>
>  Run autogen.sh:
>  "You need to install gnome-common from the GNOME CVS"
>
> I understand that this won't be required at runtime, so from a
> *user* point of view, it's irrelevant.  However, I'd prefer not
> to require gnome-common for non-gnome software.

This is purely due to my limited autotools knowledge.  If you know
know what to change here to drop this dependency please let me know.

> I haven't gotten far enough to see if it's going to be an issue,
> but if ldm requires pam, then I'd also love to see that as an
> optional requirement.

It does currently use PAM, what alternative would you like it to support?