Turn off GDM boot-up?


 
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# 1  
Old 03-30-2006
Turn off GDM boot-up?

I remember I could boot from terminal and then log into gnome as I pleased with Ubuntu. And since ubuntu derives from Debian I figured I would be able to do the same. Don't knwo shich file to edit though...

/Richard
# 2  
Old 03-30-2006
Check your /etc/rcX.d directories for the startup file which begins with a capitol S - disable it by either moving it to a different name (it will start if left as Sxxxxx - so move it to sxxxxx).

Also look at the FAQ and HOWTO documentation.
# 3  
Old 03-30-2006
Or just change the /etc/inittab to not enter 'X11' mode.
# 4  
Old 04-02-2006
I don't know what to modify to not start GDM. First I tried RTM's suggestion but my computer got into 'read-only' mode and I had to re-install the whole system. I realised I didn't do as you said (I misunderstood you) but still I'll try the4 simpler way...
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