How to Install xsrv on Void Linux

xsrv is a lightweight X server for running X applications in containers or virtual machines. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to install xsrv on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before installing xsrv, you need to ensure that your system meets the following prerequisites:

• Void Linux installed on your system
• Access to the terminal with root access
• A stable internet connection

Step 1: Update your System

Before starting the installation of xsrv, it is always recommended to update your system to the latest packages using the following command:

xbps-install -Suv

This command will update the package database and upgrade the installed packages to their latest versions.

Step 2: Install Required Dependencies

To be able to install xsrv on Void Linux, you need to install some dependencies first. Open your terminal and run the following command:

xbps-install -S xorg-minimal xorg-fonts fontconfig mkfontdir mkfontscale xterm dbus-x11

This command will install the required packages that xsrv needs to run properly.

Step 3: Install xsrv

Once you have installed the dependencies, you can install xsrv on Void Linux with the following command:

xbps-install -S xsrv

This command will download and install xsrv on your system.

Step 4: Run xsrv

After installing xsrv, you can start the X server with the following command:

xsrv

By default, xsrv listens on TCP port 6000. You can then use any X client, such as xterm or firefox, to connect to the server, for example:

DISPLAY=:0 xterm

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you learned how to install xsrv on Void Linux. xsrv is a lightweight X server that allows you to run X applications in containers or virtual machines. With xsrv installed on your system, you can now run X applications in a headless environment.