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List:       cygwin-xfree
Subject:    Re: Can't run graphical aplications
From:       "Larry Hall (Cygwin X)" <reply-to-list-only-lh-x () cygwin ! com>
Date:       2006-05-19 15:12:43
Message-ID: 446DE06B.5080801 () cygwin ! com
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Joćo Esteves wrote:
> Meanwhile I found that starting X with startxwin.sh sets the display 
> correctly and opens a X console. xpdf, xmgrace, etc... work nicelly now. 
> Must I start an X session this way?

You must start the X server if you plan to use X applications.   You can
choose to start the server any way you like.  However, if you're not
familiar with the intracacies of X, you'll find starting the X server
with startxwin.[sh|bat] to be the easiest way.

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