Re: multiple X servers on one computer?

[Gary Stainburn <gary stainburn ringways co uk>]

On Wednesday 31 October 2001 10:25 am, Anand Buddhdev wrote:
> Is there a way to run more than one X server on my linux system, so that
> I have one instance displayed on ALT-F7, the next on ALT-F8, and perhaps
> a third attached to a VNCserver so that someone can use my computer
> remotely, complete with his own desktop and settings simultaneously?
>
> I am particularly interested in the VNCserver option, because I want
> to try and device a system where a large number of users can all use a
> single linux server with VNC for example.

Hi Anand,

The VNC side is not problem and there is plenty of docs out there so I won't 
repeat them. Just do a google and it'll list a load of them.

DISCLAIMER: The following may be complete twaddle.

Have a look at the X docs, and the files in /etc/X11/xdm.  These files 
control which servers get started automatically when you enter run-level 5.  
You should be able to do something here.

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Gary Stainburn
 
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