How to set gnome-classic session as default for all users in RHEL8.4 and newer ?

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Issue

  • How to force gnome-classic as the default desktop session in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 or newer
  • How to force gnome-classic as the default desktop session in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
  • Is it possible to change the default desktop session for all new users at a single location in RHEL 8.4 and newer?

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.x
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.x
  • GNOME 3

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