On Tue, 18 Jun 2024 22:54:00 -0400, Greg Wooledge wrote: > 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.
I don't, but except for few days/weeks, won't be the only person using this desktop... that's why I said 'disable' rather than 'remove'.
