multiple sessions of X

[thejunior]

Hello,

Can I run multiple sessions of X? Not that it is a necessity but sometimes is seems it would be helpful.

[clifford]

Yes, you can. When you issue the first startx command on your system, it opens the first X-session on the default display 0. The second X-session must be opened on a different display. For example, this will open a second X-session on the display 1:

startx -- :1

You can have up to 6 concurrent X sessions. Use to switch to display 0, to second screen, etc. up to Try man startx if you need more info.