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xinit Command - Start the X Window System
The xinit command is used to start the X Window System server and a client program, typically a window manager or desktop environment.
Syntax
xinit [client] [-- [server options]]
Examples
xinit
Start X with the default client (usually xterm).
xinit /usr/bin/startxfce4 -- :1
Start X with the XFCE desktop environment on display :1.
Notes
- xinit is often used for manual X session startup.
- For most desktop users, a display manager (like gdm, lightdm) is preferred.
- Configuration files:
~/.xinitrcfor client,~/.xserverrcfor server options.
