> > - how can I stop Gnome? (it seems it always run after install...) > > There should be a point "logout" in you GNOME panel. Or possibly try (from a prompt): # /etc/init.d/gdm stop That should do the trick (if that's what you're looking for). This will stop the Gnome graphical login panel (i.e. you'll lose X). To start it again, use: # /etc/init.d/gdm start