init 3 or init 5 ??

[SelbyGlenn]

Hi there,

I have my Redhat 7.3 install boot to a default init level 3. If I then need to run XWindows I just type "startx" Recently I have noticed that if I type "init 5" then Redhat initiates a couple of additional resources and then automatically starts XWindows.

The question I have is this: Is it bad practice to run XWindows at level 3?

Thanks in advance, Glenn
BEng A+ MCSE CCA

 

[sleipnir214]

Runlevel 3 is the default. It's pretty much standard practice to use it for servers.

Here is a description from RedHat on runlevels. This link is specifically for 7.2, but the runlevels don't change much.

http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/linux/RHL-7.2-Manual/custom-guide/access-services.html

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[Stingreen]

Don't ever try to run it on 6. hehe
Did it once. not recommended