xsrv can be installed on Linux Mint Latest using the following steps:
Open your terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T on your keyboard.
Install xsrv using pip by running the following command:
$ pip3 install xsrv
Now, you need to start the xsrv service.
$ xsrv -d -r
The -d flag is used to run xsrv in daemon mode and the -r flag is used to enable remote access to the xsrv server.
Verify the xsrv server is running by typing the following in your browser's address bar.
http://localhost:6000/
If everything is configured properly, you should be able to see the xsrv dashboard on your browser.
You may also access the xsrv server remotely by replacing the localhost with the IP address of the server in the above URL.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed xsrv on Linux Mint Latest.
xsrv allows you to run X applications on a remote host and access them through a local windowing system. By following the steps above, you can now install and use xsrv on your Linux Mint Latest.
If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!
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