how to init from text mode in Ubuntu 9.10?

Richard.Yang · 08-10-2010, 04:16 AM

I am willing to boot up in a text mode, and then start X windows when I want to.

I found the procedure Ubuntu used is different from other distribution.
Would some one give me some hint?

AlucardZero · 08-10-2010, 06:22 AM

use "init", like everyone else?

tredegar · 08-10-2010, 07:08 AM

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use "init", like everyone else?

Except the newer 'buntus use upstart. ( init 1 in a root VT freezes my system completely ).

There's an explanation here

Edit: Here's an in-depth link to how ubuntu uses upstart.

AlucardZero · 08-10-2010, 07:40 AM

Good to know; I haven't used Ubuntu lately.

Richard.Yang · 08-11-2010, 01:25 AM

Wow, so many updates, thanks all

So I should use upstart?

xweb · 08-11-2010, 05:32 PM

you can still start your display manager ( xwindows ) based on runlevel. the upstart stripts are stored in /etc/init. if your take a look in the files in /etc/init you should see some examples of sevices started based on runlevel such as /etc/init/anacron.conf.