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manch72
September 27th, 2008, 07:53 PM
I am new to Linux.
I installed Ubuntu(Xwindows)
But I want to use it in character mode.
Need help.
Tnx.
Pumalite
September 27th, 2008, 08:11 PM
Install the Server Edition
steveneddy
September 27th, 2008, 08:15 PM
There are seven run levels available with your Ubuntu installation.

Just hit

Ctrl+Alt+F1

log in and have at it.

To get back to the GUI, hit

Ctrl+Alt+F7

F1 through F6 are all text based interfaces, or terminal interfaces.

F7 is the GUI - F8 is the system monitor events page.

There is no need to install the Server Edition just for a text interface.