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Old 01-01-2004, 03:34 PM   #1
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Thumbs down How do i restart the X server ? in order to install my Graphic drivers

Guy's i need to install this driver that i download from Nvida web site the BIG question is


how do i restart my X server i am runing red hat version 9 ,


are I'm correct in saying that you need to press ctrl & Alt key then Backspace button ?



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Old 01-01-2004, 03:57 PM   #2
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Yeah the CTRL ALT Bckspce should work
 
Old 01-01-2004, 04:00 PM   #3
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Ctl-Alt-Backspace will stop it, then you type startx to start it again
 
Old 01-01-2004, 04:02 PM   #4
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here is a complete set of instructions
which i will note that is also in the nvidia readme file and website
 
  


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