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dm-tool: add page #7710

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# dm-tool

> A tool to communicate with the display manager.
> More information: <https://manned.org/dm-tool>.

- Show the greeter while keeping current desktop session open and waiting to be restored upon authentication by logged in user:

`dm-tool switch-to-greeter`

- Lock the current session:

`dm-tool lock`

- Swicth to a specific user, showing an authentication prompt if required:

`dm-tool switch-to-user {{username}} [{{session}}]`
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- Add a new X server instance:
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`dm-tool add-seat [{{name}}={{value}}]`
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