Thanx for your reply. I used ALT-F2 to start xkill, which didn't work when Eve freezes during logging in, I'll try to use CTRL-ALT-F1 next time (which I didn't yet know about). Also how can I enable kill X with CTRL-ALT-BKSPC? I will also try to get a log next time. My setup: AMD 2600+, 1 GB DDR, ATI 4650 AGP 1 GB with dual monitor setup running on Ubuntu 9.10 32 bit. I have installed the latest ATI drivers (10.1) with Catalyst control center.