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Old March 12th, 2006, 02:48 PM
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Installing X windows

Are there multiple versions of X to install? Or is the XFree86 the one that is recommended?

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Try X11 that comes with OS X.
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is that an X windows server?
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Yes it is. It should be in the installation discs for OS X.
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