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    Debian linux question

    Classic case of forgetting commands.

    A long time ago a collegue and myself setup a Linux Kiosk. What I can't remember is the key combination to switch out X Windows.

    I need to login as root then install another printer. Embarrasing really.
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    I "think" it was something like ctrl alt F7 which was the X console, and F1-F4 which was regular text terminals.. but I am sure someone who actually uses Linux can give you a more proper answer

    found this
    Linux keyboard shortcuts - Windows Bulletin Tutorials
    http://www.tuxfiles.org/linuxhelp/shortcuts.html
    Linux keyboard shortcuts – 2.0 There are several keyboard shortcuts in Linux. Learning them can make your life a lot easier! This tuXfile discusses mainly command line shortcuts but some X Window System shortcuts are also included. < Virtual terminals > Ctrl + Alt + F1 Switch to the first virtual terminal. In Linux, you can have ... Read more


    it should help.. so I was not really too far off
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    • #3
      I recall a CTRL+SHIFT+F6 or so.

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