Stupid question about apple X11

[Nalmar]

Where is the .xinitrc ? I'm looking for the file that launches the xterm at startup and can't find it, they must have renamed it.

I know I can create my own .xinitrc in my home directory but that's not what I'm trying to do. Someone know where is the defaults one ?

Thanks

 

[karavite]

You probably have to make one. It goes in your home directory. It's easy.

1. Open your terminal
2. Make sure you are in your home directory by typing cd ~/
3. Type "pico .xinitrc" (without the quotes)
4. Type in the following lines:

PATH="$PATH:/sw/bin"

xterm -font 9x15 &
Eterm --font 9x15 --scrollbar=0 &

/usr/X11R6/bin/quartz-wm

5. Type Control-o, hit return, type control-x
6. Close your terminal and launch X11 - it should work.

 

[btoneill]

There is no file that starts the xterm on startup. The xterm is started automatically by the X11 binary if there is _not_ a .xinitrc in your home directory. This is also in the FAQ noted at the top of this forum, http://www.misplaced.net/fom/X11/40.html

Brian