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orionMX
January 26th, 2009, 07:26 PM
Hello All,

I would like to keep kdm for occasional use. I would also like to run web application servers in console mode. I have read various ways to disable kdm/gdm and am not happy with those solutions because there are times when I would like to use the GUI.

My question is this:
Will I be saving system resources by entering a console via CTRL-ALT-F1? Does that in effect shutdown the kde/xserver, thus saving those system resources? Is booting directly into console, by removing kdm from RL2 the same as using the CTRL-ALT-F1 shortcut?

I have been purposely redundant so that the question is clear. Thanks for your indulgence.

orionMX
snova
January 26th, 2009, 07:35 PM
Will I be saving system resources by entering a console via CTRL-ALT-F1? Does that in effect shutdown the kde/xserver, thus saving those system resources?

No, it's all still running.

Is booting directly into console, by removing kdm from RL2 the same as using the CTRL-ALT-F1 shortcut?

No, because then there are no graphics running.
orionMX
January 26th, 2009, 10:25 PM
OK... thanks. What, then is your best suggestion. After hitting CTRL-ALT-F1, can I then stop kdm (graphical services) from the terminal? And how can I accomplish this? Could I then restart kdm if needed?

Thanks
snova
January 26th, 2009, 10:32 PM
After hitting CTRL-ALT-F1, can I then stop kdm (graphical services) from the terminal?

sudo /etc/init.d/kdm stop

And how can I accomplish this? Could I then restart kdm if needed?

sudo /etc/init.d/kdm start
orionMX
January 27th, 2009, 12:23 AM
Thanks!! Saved a bunch o'RAM !! Am now Googling other services that might be able to be shut off when going to terminal and "server mode". Someday I will resinstall a server only distro, but for now am still getting comfortable with Linux in general. My ultimate goal is to stop the dual boot setup on this box, go to Linux server only, and get rid of windows on my entire home network. Thanks for your help, it has given me much insight and confidence.

frank
electrogeist
January 27th, 2009, 01:17 AM
I have read various ways to disable kdm/gdm and am not happy with those solutions because there are times when I would like to use the GUI.

Then you can type "startx"