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How do i stop or turn off the x-server?

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I'm trying to do this tutorial :

I need the command that would completely stop/turn off the x-server. When i try to install the NVidia developer driver, I get a blue screen telling me

Error: cant install with x-server running, please turn it off (something like that)

sudo service gdm stop worked at the time I guess, (didnt give any errors) but the x-server is still running. Is this the command I should be using?

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answered 3 Years ago rmodmi · Accepted Answer

This will kill the server. Press Ctrl+Alt+F1 which moves you to the system console.

sudo /etc/init.d/gdm stop

When installation get complete, you are returned to same command prompt/terminal type screen. Now execute this command to start X SERVER back:

sudo /etc/init.d/gdm start

This will start the X SERVER and you gets the old UBUNTU LOGIN SCREEN