Fast user switching

[deviant03]

Is there a way to switch back and forth between users in Gnome like in Windows XP?

[h4d]

I don't think so, but here is a thought. Go to <ctrl>+<alt>+F1, log in as a different user and startx. Then you switch back and fourth using <ctrl>+<alt>+Fn...
I have never tried this, but it makes sense to me!

[hawley]

you get an error informing you that the xserver is already started

[h4d]

The error specifies that the server is running on Display 0. I'm guessing there must be a way to start it on another display, say 1! I'm curious so I'm gonna try and read up on this too. Let us know if you find a solution on your own!
-h4d

[h4d]

Update:

startx -display:1

is not working for me either, as it spits out the same error (Display 0 already running...)
Any help from anyone appreciated!

[h4d]

SOLVED! hahaha gotta love www.google.com/linux !!!

Here it is, just type:

startx -- :1

Here is where I found it: http://linuxguide.sourceforge.net/linux-X-multiple.html

[RedFedora]

To open a new x session as the same user, run the command
startx -- :1

To run a new desktop as a different user:
ctrl-alt-F1
* login with your username and password *
startx -- :1 && exit

The last part logs you out from that terminal when you end your desktop session.