starting a new display

rsingh · 10-20-2003, 12:28 PM

i wanted to know if there is any way i can start a new xserver while one is already running just like you could switch to different text modes using Ctrl-ALt -F1 ,F2 eyc.

realos · 10-20-2003, 12:41 PM

hi Singh Sahib,

console$ export DISPLAY=localhost:1
console$ xstart --:1 &

This should start a new xserver which can be accessed via Alt+Ctrl+F8 , if your other xserver was on F7. Otherwise just try the next Fx button.

let me know if this works or not. bye

rsingh · 10-20-2003, 03:29 PM

hi luqman
well it sez that server is already running on 0 .
and submit bug report to Xfree86 org
now what?
i was really surprised by your way of addressing as "sahib" luqman.

dorian33 · 10-20-2003, 04:20 PM

Code:

startx -- :1
      ^  ^
      |__|_____ spaces!

realos · 10-20-2003, 06:28 PM

dorian is correct. The spaces are crucial.

@rsingh: did it work now?

p.s. I am also a desi, and your name tells about your origin, too

rsingh · 10-22-2003, 09:59 AM

thanx a lot dorian and luqman,
it worked, the spaces were the problem.