How to Install Xsrv on NetBSD

Xsrv is a lightweight X server designed for use on various platforms. It provides a minimal graphical user interface (GUI) for running X Windows applications.

In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install Xsrv on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure that you have the following:

• A NetBSD machine
• Superuser privileges
• An active internet connection

Step 1: Install dependencies

The first step is to install the necessary dependencies for Xsrv.

Open the terminal and run the following command as the superuser:

pkgin update
pkgin install xorg
pkgin install xterm
pkgin install git
pkgin install make

The above commands will update the package database and install the required packages.

Step 2: Download Xsrv

After installing the dependencies, download Xsrv from GitHub.

git clone https://github.com/paradise-fantasy/Xsrv.git

This will clone the Xsrv repository to your system.

Step 3: Compile and Install Xsrv

Change to the Xsrv directory using the following command:

cd Xsrv

Next, compile and install Xsrv by running the make command as the superuser:

make install

This will compile the sources and install Xsrv on your system.

Step 4: Launch Xsrv

To launch Xsrv, open a terminal and run the following command:

xsrv

This will start the X server on the default display.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Xsrv on NetBSD. With Xsrv installed, you will be able to run X Windows applications on your NetBSD machine.