On Mon, Sep 24, 2001 at 03:52:33AM -0700, Ajitabh Pandey wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Don't you guys think that its a pain to start X server
> whenever you want to work on X application say for
> example, play chess or run mplayer. Isn't there some
> other method.
>
You definitely need to start X server for X apps ... but
once in X, you can fire any of the terms like xterm,rxvt
eterm. kterm whatever to do ALL console jobs, inclusive
of jobs needing su to root privileges.
>
> Also, say I am working on already started X server as
> one user and then I change to another virtual console
> using <ctrl><alt><Fn> and want to run any other x
> application, why should I satrt a second copy of X
> server for this.
>
There is actually no need. There are virtual windows in
all WMs, in fvwm2 six, in kde four, in blackbox as many
as needed. Go to another virtual window and start some
other app ... and go back to the former when needed.
> I don't actually require this as I don't have
> sufficient RAM (only 64 MB) but just a small doubt ;-)
>
You have enough ... If memory is your concern stick to
less reource hungry WMs like fvwm2, icewm or blackbox ..
avoid bloats like kde and gnome. Adding second instance
of "X" will gobble about 3-5 mb, depending upon your WM.
What is critical here is not the WM but the apps. Some
apps like netscape and StarOffice are real beasts !
Bish.
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