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archlinux dual monitor without Xorg/Xwindows (cli only)

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https://bbs.archlinux.org – Hi,i have successfully installed Archlinux on my laptop, everything is fine!  Xcfe desktop env. is able to handle dual monitor with the "xinerama" option (move windows between screens) with the "/etc/X11/xorg.conf/10-monitor.conf" config. file.But, one question remain :   when i exit from Xwindows (cli only),  my dual monitor is going back to "twinview" (same screen for both monitors).  Is it possible to have a "xinerama" view (2 independants Cli screens) in command line only (like in Xwindows)?if yes , what can i do / install&#1 (HowTos)

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