# mkdir /holdfiles # cp /etc/rc2.d/S99xdm /holdfiles (that should do the trick.) bentley taylor. // Patrick J Draper wrote: > How do I stop my Debian 2.1 machine kicking straight > into X windows or how do I get out once it has.I'm > having problems and wish to boot to the command > line.Many thanks All Email: > pdraper@simpsons.uk.com