[thunter]

Hi,

I have been trying to get X Windows to startup by issuing the startx command. I am attempting to do this from Unix command line, which can be reached by holding down the S key during Mac OS X startup.

I have added /usr/X11R6/bin to my path and when I type startx I get an error message stating that no "X" server can be found. I have looked all over the disk for the X server application and cannot find it. Does Mac OS X have a fully functional X server application? If the answer to the previous question is yes, then how do I launch it? If the answer is no to the previous question does anyone know if the Darwin sources contain the X server? Thanks.

[Marshall]

Holding down S on startup boots you into Mac OS X in "Single User Mode" -- and in Mac OS X, it's not a good thing to do. It's meant to be used for low-level repairs if your system gets really screwed up and something is preventing Mac OS X from booting.

To access the command line, wait for Mac OS X to finish starting, and type in ">console" at the login window. This will unload Quartz and give you a text-based prompt.

Mac OS X does not include an X Window server. There are some instructions posted on getting XFree86 working at http://mrcla.com/XonX . There's a link to downloadable binaries there, as well as instructions on building a new release if you have the inclination and the developer tools.

[thunter]

Hi Marshall,

I got the binaries and installed it and it worked. Thanks for replying to my post.