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Xgl server setup

Asked by Cariboo1938

Hi,
I have upgraded from Ubuntu7.04-amd64 to Ubuntu7.10-amd64 using the 7.10-Alternate CD. I use a NVIDIA graphics card (FX5200).
During the procedure I got this message:
Xgl server setup changed

The Xgl server will now be started automatically next time you login. It is no longer necessary to use any special X session to start Xgl, and such sessions will likely fail to work properly. Please select a regular session from your session manager next time you log in. To disable Xgl autostart for this user, create a file named ~/.config/xserver-xgl/disable.
I have two questions:
1) Do I need Xgl server?
2) If not where would I place the file "~/.config/xserver-xgl/disable", I mean in which directory has it to be located?

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marcobra (Marco Braida) (marcobra) said : 		#1

If your pc works good you don't have any reason to disable Xgl.

"To disable Xgl autostart for this user, create a file named ~/.config/xserver-xgl/disable"

So to disable Xgl only for the current user you must simply open a terminal from Applications->accessories->Terminal and type this command:

touch ~/.config/xserver-xgl/disable

Then restart the pc.

To re enable the xgl for your user simply remove the file, open a terminal and type:

rm touch ~/.config/xserver-xgl/disable

Then restart the pc.

Hope this help.

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Cariboo1938 (jgrauca) said : 		#2

Thanks marcobra....
I think this answers my question...
But out of curiosity, what exactly is the Xgl server needed for?

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Best marcobra (Marco Braida) (marcobra) said : 		#3

Graphic layer server here better infos http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xgl

Hope this helps

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Cariboo1938 (jgrauca) said : 		#4

Thanks marcobra, that solved my question.