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To: Khetan Gajjar <khetan@iafrica.com>
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Subject: Re: X locks
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xdm has to be started from /etc/ttys, to run on an unused virtual 
terminal (see the X install guide).

> On Sat, 20 Apr 1996, Sean Kelly wrote:
> 
> > First, to switch to another vty while X is running, use CTRL+ALT+F1,
> > CTRL+ALT+F2, ...
> 
> Done that. Doesn't work. Like the keyboard is locked.
> 
> > Now, why you can't type anything on the X screen: is your xdm
> > configured to accept a login?
> 
> Yes. Works fine after I login as root and then run xdm.
> ---
> Khetan Gajjar
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