Re: bypassing xdm?

[Dale Scheetz <dwarf@polaris.net>]

On Tue, 30 Sep 1997, Tim Bell wrote:

> I've configured my machine to boot into xdm. When confronted with the
> xdm login screen, how can I get to a text virtual console?

Hold down the left alt and control keys, then press the function key for
the VC you wish to switch to. That is, Alt-Control F1 will switch to the
first VC.

Usually Alt F7 will get the X session back. (if you have 6 VCs enabled)

Luck,

Dwarf
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