On Tue, Jun 18, 2024 at 22:39:15 -0400, Felix Miata wrote: > David Chmelik composed on 2024-06-19 02:24 (UTC): > > > How can I disable GUI/X for next boot? I just want to run it when I > > decide as startx/startxfce/etc. > > # systemctl get-default # reports bootup state > # systemctl set-default graphical.target sets GUI as default state > # systemctl set-default multi-user.target brings system up without GUI running > > For a single boot to finish at multi-user, simply append 3 to the end of the > (usually wrapped) linu line after striking E key at the default Grub menu > selection. If already using multi-user.target default, append 5 to linu line > to > get a full GUI boot.
Or if you *never* want to use a graphical display manager for login, just remove the display manager package, whichever one it is.
