Submitted by ggarron on Sat, 05/23/2009 - 11:56
There are some situations when you need to start a second X session on your computer.
If you are running KDE the solution is quite simple, just go to
K->Leave->Switch User
and if you are not using KDE, the solution is still easy :),
Hit ALT+CTRL+F2
and log in the new terminal window, now run inside it.
xinit -- :1
A new X session will start, now you can switch between them using
ALT+CTRL+F7, F8
You can also start a third one, using the third terminal, and so on.
Another way is to run
startx -- :1
Instead of xinit, be sure to use :2 or :3 when :1 was already used, to start multiple X sessions.
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Other desktops offer similar functionality. I use GNOME, and there, you choose either "Log Out" and then "Switch User," or click on your name at the upper right and choose "Switch User." Good tips!