feat(switching-desktop-envs): update and improve page

Note, the `/etc/sysconfig/desktop` file bit remains unreviewed because I
was unable to find any conclusive information on it.
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[[switching-desktop-environments-using-gui]]
= Switching desktop environments using GUI
= Switching desktop environments using a graphical user interface (GUI)
.Before you start
First, install the desired desktop environment as described in link:#installing-desktop-environments[Installing additional desktop environments].
Install the desired desktop environment as described in link:#installing-desktop-environments[Installing additional desktop environments].
.Procedure
To login with a different desktop for a single session:
You can login to a different desktop for a single session using the login manager.
For example, for the Gnome Display Manager (GDM) that is used by default on the Fedora Linux Workstation:
. On the login screen, select a user from the list.
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image::switching-desktop-environments-login.png[Login Screen]
.More information
== Using switchdesk
. Alternatively, install the [package]`switchdesk` and [package]`switchdesk-gui` packages:
You also change your desktop environment using the [package]`switchdesk` tool.
It also allows you to change default desktop environment for individual users, and for all users.
. Install the [package]`switchdesk` and [package]`switchdesk-gui` packages:
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# dnf install switchdesk switchdesk-gui