how do i stop x server ?
i have linux mint 12 lisa gnome
x server
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travis7585
Re: x server
Here are the two simplest ways to stop and restart X, found in about 2 seconds searching for "stop x server" on google:
From the command line
Stop the xserver: Go to virtual console 1 (Press Ctrl + Alt + F1 and enter your login information), then run this command (type it in and press enter):
Start the xserver: from virtual console 1, run:
or
Keyboard shortcut
Use the following keyboard shortcut to restart the xserver: ALT + SYSRQ/PRTSC + K
From the command line
Stop the xserver: Go to virtual console 1 (Press Ctrl + Alt + F1 and enter your login information), then run this command (type it in and press enter):
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sudo service lightdm stopCode: Select all
sudo service lightdm startKeyboard shortcut
Use the following keyboard shortcut to restart the xserver: ALT + SYSRQ/PRTSC + K