Ubuntu how do i shut down X
 

How do i shut down x - tried init 3 nothing happened !

hm, it doesn't work here either.

try:

sudo pkill gdm

that should do the trick. Even though it's a bit gakky.

btw, why do you need to kill X?
you might try ctrl+alt+f1 ...

Try:

Ctrl-Alt-F1

Log in at the console and type,

sudo /etc/init.d/gdm stop.

That should stop X from running.

sudo /etc/init.d/gdm start

to start it back up again.

(note that 'restart' is also an option)

at the console and type,

sudo /etc/init.d/gdm stop.

That should stop X from running.

sudo /etc/init.d/gdm start

to start it back up again.



^^^ that should be all that you need... you don't need to hit ctrl alt f1... just use the Accessories -> Terminal