XSrv is an X server implementation for running graphical applications in POSIX systems. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install XSrv on POP! OS latest.
Before you start, ensure that you have the following:
Launch the terminal application on your computer.
Run the command below to update the system packages:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
This command will update your system packages to the latest version.
Launch the terminal application on your computer.
Run the command below to install XSrv:
sudo apt install xserver-xorg-core -y
This command will install XSrv on your system.
Launch the terminal application on your computer.
Run the command below to start XSrv:
sudo xinit
This command will start XSrv.
You should now see a blank screen with an X-shaped cursor. This indicates that XSrv is running.
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If you see the screen above, XSrv is successfully installed and running on your system.
You have successfully installed XSrv on POP! OS Latest. XSrv is now ready to run graphical applications on your system.
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