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Old 07-12-2006, 02:14 AM
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I have install ubuntu linux and I am always getting into boring text mode, How do I switch to X or start x windows system. I actual forgot the command.

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First method
Use init script
Code:
sudo /etc/init.d/gdm start
sudo /etc/init.d/kdm start
Second method
Type startx command:

Code:
startx
If nothing works:

Type xinit to star X server without KDE:
Code:
xinit
Now start kde:
Code:
startkde
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