Keith Tang wrote:
>
> It's a file created when x windows is started. It gives that error message
> if you type startx in a terminal while xwindows is running. The file can
> also be left in the /tmp directory if xwindows crashes.
>
> If xwindows is not really running and that error is displayed just delete
> the file.
>
> rm -f /tmp/.X0-lock
>
> You may have to be root to delete it. Then try the startx again.
>
> ktang
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Chikonga Maimbo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2003 8:51 AM
> Subject: [XFree86] startx error
>
> > Hie
> >
> > I am a newbie to linux redhat. Going through the learning process. At the
> > prompt i typed the command startx and i got the error:
> >
> > Fatal server error:
> > Server is already active for display 0
> > If this server is already running, remove /tmp/.XO-lock and start
> > again.
> >
> > What could this mean
> >
> > Chiko
> >
> >
> >
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try switching to vt7, (hold ctrl, and alt, and press F7 keys
simultaneously) and check if xdm,gdm,or kdm is running.....
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