starting a new display
 

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.

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

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.

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 ;)

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