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startx Command - Start X Window System
The startx command is used to initialize the X Window System and start a graphical desktop environment.
Syntax
startx [options] [client] [-- [server options]]
Examples
startx
Start the X Window System with the default desktop environment.
startx /usr/bin/xterm
Start X and launch xterm as the client application.
startx -- :1
Start X on display number 1.
Notes
- startx is typically used on systems without a display manager to manually start the graphical session.
- It reads configuration files like
~/.xinitrcto determine which desktop environment or window manager to start.
