I just want to get into the desktop environment!

After recently installing Arch Linux0.7.2 , I am stuck at this "myhost login" screen. I type in root, but all it does is log me into root.
I've googled this issue as "my host login arch linux help" to no avail.
I've added users and passwds for users but am unable to get desktop access.
Is there a command I must know in order to access the desktop environment? Perhaps similar to 'startx' as it is in DamnSmallLinux.I cannot last much longer in this DOS environment where i seem only to be chasing my tail!!!

magistrate wrote:I come with peace to the arch forum.
And in peace we have greeted you. Arch linux is what you make of it. If you need to install a desktop environment than do it.
Most guys prefer only Window Managers. Window manager just manages windows so you just add software you need to have a functional environment. No programs you will never use, just the ones you need.
Most of us like this way.
Arch linux is all about choices...that's why there isn't a complete desktop environment provided by install disks. Not anybody need it. If you need it just install it.
Other guys have provided you the links to information you need. But, if you do not want to learn and get your hands dirty than you should probably choose Ubuntu.
Ubuntu install provides you a functional desktop environment. Most choices are made for you by Ubuntu developers and the desktop environment you obtain is ready and functional.
But chances are that still in Ubuntu linux, sometimes, you will have to read a wiki to make things work. So RTFM is a tip you could get also in Ubuntu forum.
And trust me, nobody cares if you choose Windows ME over Arch linux. It's your system, it's your choice.
If you have real problems that cannot be solved by searching on wiki than ask and plenty of Arch users will try to help you for free.
Last edited by ArchArael (2009-09-01 15:59:11)

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