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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
− | XQuartz is an open-source version of X.Org X Window System that runs on macOS, it is required to run certain cross-platform applications on macOS. | + | |
− | + | * XQuartz is an open-source version of X.Org X Window System that runs on macOS, it is required to run certain cross-platform applications on macOS. | |
+ | * XQuartz was included with Mac OSX 10.5 (Leopard) onwards, for all subsequent releases XQuartz is not included and must be downloaded separately. | ||
==Installing XQuartz== | ==Installing XQuartz== | ||
− | + | # Download the latest version of XQuartz from https://www.xquartz.org/ | |
− | + | # Navigate to the Downloads folder and open the XQuartz Disk Image (XQuartz-2.8.2.dmg) | |
− | + | # Open the XQuartz package (XQuartz.pkg) | |
− | + | [[File:XQuartz_Package.png]] | |
− | + | * Follow the installation steps, accept the licence agreement and choose an installation destination. | |
− | + | [[File:XQuartz_Install.png]] | |
− | + | * Once installation is complete log out and log in. | |
− | + | [[File:XQuartz_Complete.png]] | |
− | + | * Open the Terminal Application | |
− | + | * Login to Viper ssh -Y <username>@viperlogin.hpc.hull.ac.uk | |
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+ | '''IMPORTANT''' : Use the -Y option to enable windowing on the host computer. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Test XQuartz== | ||
+ | To test X11 support type xclock, an analogue clock should appear. | ||
+ | <pre style="background-color: #000000; color: white; border: 2px solid black; font-family: monospace, sans-serif;"> | ||
+ | [username@login01 ~]$ xclock | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | [[File:XClock.png]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Alternative options== | ||
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+ | [https://www.macports.org/ MacPorts]<BR> | ||
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+ | ==Next Steps== | ||
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+ | * [https://www.xquartz.org/ XQuartz] | ||
+ | * [https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201341 Apple Support - X11] | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:54, 22 August 2024
Introduction
- XQuartz is an open-source version of X.Org X Window System that runs on macOS, it is required to run certain cross-platform applications on macOS.
- XQuartz was included with Mac OSX 10.5 (Leopard) onwards, for all subsequent releases XQuartz is not included and must be downloaded separately.
Installing XQuartz
- Download the latest version of XQuartz from https://www.xquartz.org/
- Navigate to the Downloads folder and open the XQuartz Disk Image (XQuartz-2.8.2.dmg)
- Open the XQuartz package (XQuartz.pkg)
- Follow the installation steps, accept the licence agreement and choose an installation destination.
- Once installation is complete log out and log in.
- Open the Terminal Application
- Login to Viper ssh -Y <username>@viperlogin.hpc.hull.ac.uk
IMPORTANT : Use the -Y option to enable windowing on the host computer.
Test XQuartz
To test X11 support type xclock, an analogue clock should appear.
[username@login01 ~]$ xclock
Alternative options
Next Steps