Mike wrote:
> Ok, I give up. How do I get out of X-Server in Ubuntu 7.04 Fiesty?
>
> Using Console Mode:
> CTRL-Alt-F1 : Nope, still in X.
> CTRL-Alt-(F2-F6) : Doesn't seem to make any difference.
> CTRL-Alt-Backspace : Nope, just returns me to the login screen.

:-)

Hi Mike,

I think people are having a few problems understanding the limits of
your knowledge. You seem to know a lot of things that would be expected
from an experienced user, but have some gaps in surprising places.

Historically Unix/Linux was a multi-user system, with many people
logging into a machine via remote terminals (VDUs, other machines, and X
Window displays).

The Ctrl-Alt-F1 stuff just gets you a different (virtual) screen on the
computer.
The X Server is still running (on a different screen).

Probably best if you first logout of your X session.
Then Ctrl-Alt-F1 to get to a console.
Then you need to stop X.

I don't have a regular setup, so I'm not sure what would work best for you.

You'll probably need to be root, or use sudo.
then try running (for kde ):
/etc/init.d/kdm stop
or (for gnome - I'm guessing)
/etc/init.d/gdm stop

then:
ps -ef | grep X
Should only give one result - your grep.

When done you can restart X with:
/etc/init.d/kdm start

Regards
JohnT