linux graphics drivers... x server won't go away >:(

[LANKe]

I want to update the drivers for my graphics card, but I can't get x server to close. I googled it, but no luck. It keeps saying x server is running, and I can't update. I don't know much about linux, so I've never done this before.
I am trying to update a nvidia geforce fx 5500 pci card.

PS. nice sig eh?

[creep]

RTFM

[AmIdYfReAk]

exit X into termanal mode, ( this is done dependong on your X eniroment ) Then at bash/shell/corn/etc type kill, find the two of tree x serves and press k then the Process number of the X services.

[^misantropia^]

If you are running GDM or KDM (resp. the Gnome and KDE display manager), you need to shut it down:

/etc/init.d/gdm stop

After installing the drivers:

/etc/init.d/gdm start

Replace gdm with kdm if applicable.

[LANKe]

RTFM

It didn't come with one, and I can't find one on their site.

[snip]

Thanks! I got the drivers updated.