Xsrv is a self-contained X server that allows you to run graphical applications on your Linux machine. Here's how to install and set up Xsrv on Arch Linux:
Open up a terminal window and type the following command to install Xsrv:
sudo pacman -S xorg-xserver-utils
This will install the required dependencies for Xsrv.
Next, create a new file using your favorite text editor and name it xinitrc. This will contain the configuration information for Xsrv.
sudo nano ~/.xinitrc
Add the following contents into the file:
#!/bin/bash
exec xinit /usr/bin/X -nolisten tcp "$@" -- /usr/bin/Xephyr -ac -br -noreset -screen 1024x768 servername :1
Save and exit the file.
To start Xsrv, type the following command:
startx
This will launch Xsrv and display a blank screen.
That's it – Xsrv is installed and configured on your Arch Linux machine. You can now use it to run graphical applications on your Linux system.
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