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How do I change the default session for LightDM when using auto-logins?
I'm trying only use unity-2d on 11.10, have you got any idea about this simple possibility? thanks!
Go to the login screen, click the little cog icon, and click "Ubuntu 2D". Not only will you now have Unity 2D, but it'll remember that you use Unity 2D instead of something else.
sudo /usr/lib/lightdm/lightdm-set-defaults -s ubuntu-2d will make unity2d the default desktop if your are using auto-login as described here.