[ubuntu-uk] Xorg problem using too much CPU

[Alan Lord (News)]

On 20/07/10 09:32, ByteSoup wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I posted this question on launchpad, I did get a post regarding a
> bleeding edge driver, but this is my work machine and I didnt really
> want to try that unless as a last resort. What I wanted to know is how
> to effectively reset the xserver and restart it without having to resort
> to reboot.

The "usual" way to restart X is to use CTL+ALT+BACKSPACE but by default 
that is disabled to prevent accidents.

You can easily turn it on though:

* Go to System->Preferences->Keyboard menu.

* Select the Layouts Tab and click on the Layout Options button.

* Select "Key sequence to kill the X server" and enable "Control + Alt + 
Backspace".

HTH

Al


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