restart x in linux mint
from a remote terminal
# service mdm stop
# service mdm start
These do something, but not enough, usually:
$ export DISPLAY=:0 && cinnamon --replace
$ export DISPLAY=:0.0 && cinnamon --replace
last updated may 2014
from a remote terminal
# service mdm stop
# service mdm start
These do something, but not enough, usually:
$ export DISPLAY=:0 && cinnamon --replace
$ export DISPLAY=:0.0 && cinnamon --replace