Sep 1, 2014 · startx basically runs an Xserver (the graphical "driver") and a command which run on it, which is typically a window manager. By default the commands that are run are in …

Will always startx run LXDE GUI? Also I have seen example with using startlxde command. How is that command different and why startx and startlxde are running the same GUI (LXDE)? Or …

May 28, 2012 · Worked for me as well. I'd spent the last hour removing Xauthority files and getting rid of xinitrc and reinstalling xorg and rebooting, but somehow doing it in this sequence worked.

Mar 23, 2014 · I ran the Software Manager and now startx doesn't start anymore. After I start my laptop and log in, the screen stays stuck on the login page (I tried with both gdm and lightdm). …

I tried to do it with the command startx 1. It seemed to flicker to a different screen momentarily, but then exited. Got the following error: /usr/bin/xterm: No absolute path found for shell: :1 ...

I should run `startx' command manually to get a gray blank screen with a black mouse and right-click ability! But I like this happens automatically after booting! I searched my OS docuements …

Jun 17, 2025 · When I typed in startx, I got the error message /usr/lib/xorg/Xorg.wrap: Only console users are allowed to run the X server. Would anyone guide me to go over it?

Feb 20, 2017 · I know X11 will start through startx. startx is located in /usr/bin/startx. So where is the first call to startx? I want to know exactly which script is running startx.

Oct 17, 2019 · See man xinit. Also man startx. Compare!). Of course you need xorg.conf configured! (gpu card, input devices for x) Of course you need a window manager`, (minimally) …

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