X-Windows?

[ex2bot]

Okay. . .

My memory is fuzzy on what I did exactly to install it.

First I installed X11. That ran with no problem. Then I downloaded OpenOffice and unstuffed it. Next, I ran the script that was provided (I think) and (I think) it let me select my X11 implementation.

Then, run X11, select the 'Application' menu, then 'Customize', then put in the path to OpenOffice.

OpenOffice should show up on the 'Application' menu. You should be able to selct and run it.

It seems to run really well, althought it seems a bit sluggish on my flat-panel iMac.

** I need to go home and check to make sure I gave you the correct advice. I don't have OpenOffice/X11 here on my iBook.**

Doug

[ex2bot]

Good directions for getting OpenOffice to run at: http://porting.openoffice.org/mac/

Notes:

Get and install Apple's X11. (should be easy)
Get and unstuff OpenOffice.org1.0.1 beta for OS X.
Run X11.
Add OpenOffice to the X11 Applications menu.
Select OpenOffice from the apps menu to run it.
At that point you're set.

By the way, the readme mentions that Ghostscript (and a few other programs) are required, but they are included and automatically installed.

Let me know if you have problems. It seems like a nice app.

Doug

[djliquidice]

Would it be correct to say:

X11 (For OSX) only runs apps written for X.
Mac apps do not run on X.

[Ripcord]

Well, if you want to get REALLY picky, you could say something like, "the X11R6.6 server for OS X only displays X client apps. Mac Aqua applications do not attempt to contact or interface with X servers". But most people would probably stop listening after you said "X11R6.6".

[mr. k]

does anyone know how to make fink work with x11? I have x11 installed and it works just fine but when I try and dl an app with fink, fink says something like 'get apples x11 or xfree-86's XonX window system and then the package doesnt even download? Has anyone got something like this too work?

[btoneill]

Originally posted by mr. K
does anyone know how to make fink work with x11? I have x11 installed and it works just fine but when I try and dl an app with fink, fink says something like 'get apples x11 or xfree-86's XonX window system and then the package doesnt even download? Has anyone got something like this too work?

Works perfectly for me. Did you follow the instructions on the fink page for installing the system-xfree86 placeholder package?


Brian

[jove]

What path do I enter?
Where is THE binary located?
What script?
Do I need to install a Window Manager?

I am totally lost. The installed OO folder is filled with junk. All the instructions are for XDarwin. Please give me the instructions you would give your Grandmother!

[ex2bot]

Jove,

I'm going to assume that you have Apple's X11 installed, and that you got it to run. (If not, let me know.)

Download and unstuff our mount the OpenOffice download. I don't remember if it is a .SIT (a Stuffit compressed file) or a .DMG or .IMG file (a disk image). If you are confused about this part, let me know.

Make sure you know where all the files are for Open Office; they will either be extracted to a folder inside your download folder or they will be in one of those white virtual volumes that pop up in Finder when they're mounted. Are you with me so far? ** Please let me know. **

[Now I need to go home and re-install it so I can make sure that I know what I'm talking about.]

I'll post another message later tonight. . .