Re: query about kernel, download options, sessions
On Tue 08 Sep 2020 at 14:29:02 (-0700), David Christensen wrote:
> On 2020-09-08 03:45, nenu crok wrote:
> > i have read somewhere using ctrl alt f2 option to start new session. is word session correct ? by jumping using above option will log out from existing session.
>
> That sounds like the Linux "virtual terminals" feature:
>
> https://www.linux.org/threads/virtual-terminals.4135/
>
> Switching between virtual terminals does not log you out.
>
> Most graphical environments support a "terminal" application and the
> ability to run multiple programs inside windows on your screen. One
> advantage over virtual terminals is that you can see multiple windows
> at the same time, and can copy-and-paste information between them.
You should be able to copy-and-paste between virtual terminals (or
virtual consoles) too. Agreed, you can't see them both at the same
time, and another disadvantage is that whenever you switch consoles,
the lines of output above the top of the screen can no longer be
reached by scrolling up.
Cheers,
David.
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