GNOME 2.0 Desktop for the Solaris Operating Environment Troubleshooting Guide

4.2 Logging Out Without a Panel

Problem  

How do I log out if all my panels have disappeared? 

Solution  

  1. Right-click on the desktop background to open the desktop background menu.

  2. Select the menu item New Terminal.

  3. Enter the following command in the new terminal: gnome-session-save --kill

  4. If you still cannot log out, then run the following command: pkill gnome-session