[10.10]-How To Run a Separate X Server?

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On 10/02/11 21:25, Jesse Palser wrote:
> [10.10]-How To Run a Separate X Server?
>
> Hi,
>
> How would I run a Windows program using Wine
> in a separate X Server?
>
> I've read that doing the above
> may improve performance of the game.
>
> Do I need a second monitor to do this?
>
> I asked in the Wine mailing list and they said ask here.
> Thanks!
>
> Jesse
>

You should try by logging in to a command-line terminal (ctrl-alt-F1) 
and then issuing

X :1

or

startx -- :1

where :1 means that you're opening the X session on the second display 
(your normal session is on :0).

see also:
http://book.opensourceproject.org.cn/distrib/ubuntu/unleashed/opensource/0672329093/ch06lev1sec3.html

and remember that Google's your friend.

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