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How to run multiple X desktops?

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How can I run two instance of, e.g. GNOME, on my computer at once? I know how to change the virtual terminal, but I can't work out how to start a second instance of gnome - it just exits telling me that the X session is locked. EDIT: The other thing that I would really like to know is how to run tw…

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The key is creating a new "screen" on which the xserver can run. Something along the lines of where is the increment of the number of screens you already have running (with the initial screen ). Fedora Forums has a good bit of information, but I'm n…

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