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Re: How to NOT start X-Windows @ Boot?



on Wed, Nov 14, 2001 at 07:38:03AM -0500, Rafe B. (rafeb@adelphia.net) wrote:
> Hello again...
> 
> I need to upgrade my video card.  At present, my Debian system
> launches into X-windows all on its own... even the login prompt is in
> 'X'.  I assume this cause trouble if I simply swap video cards,
> without re- configuring Debian somehow.
> 
> Or is there a better way to go about this?
> 
> In any case, I assumed it would all be much simpler and safer in text
> mode.

There's a short FAQ on GNU/Linux X display manager disabling you may
find useful, at:

    http://kmself.home.netcom.com/Linux/FAQs/xdm-disable.html

Peace.

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