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Old 01-20-2007, 09:33 PM   #1
paul62
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server will not start

I am using fedora core 6, and when I bott my systerm I am getting the message

Fatal Server Error

Server is already active for display 0.
If this server is no longer running, remove /tmp xu lock and start again.

I would appreciate help with this problem
 
Old 01-21-2007, 01:58 AM   #2
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Log in in text console and use 'rm /tmp/.X0-lock' command (I think as root). Then reboot with 'init 6' or just pressing Ctrl-Alt-Del.
 
  


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