Logging into Ubuntu with just command line?

[ResidentBiscuit]

So, is it possible to log into Ubuntu with just a command line? I really don't want the whole GUI as I'm running a VM right now, but I don't see anywhere to log in using just the command line.

[naraku9333]

Try ctrl + alt + an F key

[ResidentBiscuit]

Ah didn't work while logged in or at the log in screen.

After some research, I guess I'd have to go in and uninstall the gui. I guess I can just use the terminal, and cut down the RAM it gets.

[naraku9333]

Odd, works for me with Kubuntu in VirtualBox. If you wat to always boot into terminal see the answer here http://askubuntu.com/questions/157014/how-do-i-start-xterm-with-a-headless-system

Edit: F1 - F6 work for me with F7 going back to the VT running KDE.

[ResidentBiscuit]

Ah cool thanks! Guess I'll look into this.

I would like to be able to switch back and forth with just a reboot without having to change configurations each time. Guess I'll investigate if that's possible

[naraku9333]

I may have been to vague with

an F key

, I meant F1 - F6 in case you missed the edit

[ResidentBiscuit]

Ahh there we go! That did it. Thanks!