[tlug] Virtual Consoles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (wasRe: Baby Steps for Command Line)

[Jim <jep200404@example.com>]

Joe wrote:

> Jim wrote:

> > Do you know how to switch from X Windows to a "virtual" console? 
> 
> Is "Terminal Command line," which is represented by an icon that looks
> like a TV on a bar at the top of the screen a virtual console?

You do not know what a virtual console is. 

Press and hold the "Ctrl" and "Alt" keys. 
Hit (and release) the "F1" key. 
Release the "Ctrl" and "Alt" keys. 

Press and hold the "Ctrl" and "Alt" keys. 
Hit (and release) the "F5" key. 
Release the "Ctrl" and "Alt" keys. 

Press and hold the "Ctrl" and "Alt" keys. 
Hit (and release) the "F7" key. 
Release the "Ctrl" and "Alt" keys.