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10-01-2004, 09:15 AM
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how to stop x windows
In Mandrake 10.0, how can I stop gdm, shutdown x windows completely & get back to a pure terminal mode?
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10-01-2004, 09:22 AM
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as root, issue init 3
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10-01-2004, 09:48 AM
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thanx..
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10-01-2004, 01:15 PM
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You are welcome. Glad to be of service.
To get back, issue init 5
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10-03-2004, 07:20 AM
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Re: how to stop x windows
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Originally posted by r.stiltskin
In Mandrake 10.0, how can I stop gdm, shutdown x windows completely & get back to a pure terminal mode?
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Or (better)
service dm stop
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service dm start
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