Re: I screwed up gdm3, can't recover

[Ric Moore <wayward4now@gmail.com>]

On 02/09/2015 02:05 AM, Bob Proulx wrote:
> Patrick Bartek wrote:
> > Try this:  Reboot.  When you get the black screen, hit CTL-ALT-BKSPC
> > simultaneously.  This should shutdown the X-Server and drop you to
> > a terminal.  If it doesn't, post back here with the details.  This
> > should be a root terminal. Read the output on the screen as to what
> > went wrong.
>
> Note that X now by default disables control-alt-backspace now.  This
> is an Ubuntu page but it documents it.
>
>    https://wiki.ubuntu.com/XorgCtrlAltBackspace
>
> Meanwhile it can be enabled again.  I always enable it.  Along with
> setting a Compose key.  I will throw that in here as a freebie.
>
>    setxkbmap -model pc104 -layout us -option compose:menu -option terminate:ctrl_alt_bksp
>
> > Ah!  The classic Can't-leave-it-alone-until-I-fix-it masochist.  They
> > have a support group for that.  We meet every Tuesday at 7.  Use my
> > name to get the fresh donuts. ;-)
>
> Love it! :-)

There is also "Install All The Things" Anonymous. Not only am I a 
member, but I am the President. Does it take an entire can of coffee to 
fuel up a coffee urn? We hold our meetings right after the 
"Can't-leave-it-alone-until-I-fix-it" meeting. Lisi promises to bring 
Styrofoam cups. :) Ric


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..the Sin of Ignorance, and the Sin of Stupidity.
Only the former may be overcome." R.I.P. Dad.
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