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To: Julian Elischer <julian@whistle.com>
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Subject: Re: 2.2.5 problems
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> > [ For simplicity, in the following the VT's start numbering at 1
> >   so they correspond with the function keys.. ]
> > 
> > 0. Boot FreeBSD
> > 1. I have VT1 - VT6 with getty login screens, so X appears on VT7
> > 2. CTL-ALT-F5 and login as "archie" on VT5. Start X running.
> > 3. Screen flashes VT1 briefly, then video resets and displays X screen
> > 4. CTL-ALT-F4 to get to VT4 and login as "root"
> > 5. Run command "xwin", which is an alias that pops two root
> >    windows up on the X console.
> 
> what's wrong with just running 'startx' to start X AND start some
> xterms?  integrates steps 2,3,4 & 5

Because it doesn't show off the bug. :)

> 
> > 6. CTL-ALT-F7 to get VT7 back to X, ready to happily get to work.
> that should be <ALT> <F7> not <CTL><ALT><F7>
> 
> I assume this is a typo?

No, this is also correct.  You can type both to switch ttys, but <CTL>
is required to switch away from X.  It's not required for non-X VTY's.



Nate