On Tue, 18 Jun 2024 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.
What about in the case I use SysVInit so don't have systemctl?