xsrv.readthedocs.io/">Xsrv is an X Windows System Server for Windows that allows for graphical user interfaces to be run from a remote Linux or Unix-like system. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Xsrv on Kali Linux Latest.
Open a terminal window on Kali Linux Latest.
Install dependencies that Xsrv requires by using the following command:
sudo apt install -y mingw-w64 wine wine32 xauth socat
Download the Xsrv installer from the official Xsrv website.
Extract the downloaded archive using the following command:
tar -xvf <filename>.tar.gz
Navigate to the extracted directory using the following command:
cd <directory name>
Install Xsrv by running the following command:
./install.sh
Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation process.
Once Xsrv is installed, you can configure it to suit your needs. Here's how to get started:
Start Xsrv by entering the following command in a terminal window:
startx &> /dev/null &
Configure your X11 display by adding the following line to your ~/.bashrc file (create it if it doesn't exist):
export DISPLAY=localhost:0
Verify the configuration by running the following command:
echo $DISPLAY
The output should be localhost:0.
You have successfully installed Xsrv on Kali Linux Latest and configured it to run graphical user interfaces from a remote Linux or Unix-like system. Enjoy!
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