x server?
 

How do i install something without the x running?

and how do i restart the x server?

if anyone can answer these questions for me that'd be great :)

:newbie:

What system are you using, what are you trying
to install, how do you usually start X?

http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

Cheers,
Tink

RH9 and im trying to install the new xfree86 along with the new ati linux drivers

I suggest having a look at
man rpm

You're going to need it ;)
Good luck!

Cheers,
Tink

To install RPMs.
To restart the X server while in runlevel 5 (graphical), logout and select "Restart X Server".
Or press the Ctrl + Alt + Backspace keys all at once.