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Apple Explains How to Run X11 on Mac OS X

Posted by michael on from the having-it-your-way dept.

tuc writes "In this document posted on its Developer Connection, Apple explains how to install X11R6 on Mac OS X, details of the default quartz-wm window manager, how to compile X11 code on Mac OS X, how to install OpenOffice, and the like."

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  1. The real question by product+byproduct · · Score: 5, Funny

    Do they pronounce it 10-11?

    1. Re:The real question by Captoo · · Score: 5, Funny

      Is Apple going II use Roman numerals IV OS XI? By the way, If I were a Roman script kiddie, I'd be lIIIIIIt. :-)

    2. Re:The real question by Minstrel+Boy · · Score: 5, Funny
      Yes, and OS X does come with the vi editor, as well. But you have to pronounce it "six". ;)

      KeS

  2. Re:Step 1: Double click X11.app by Alien+Being · · Score: 5, Funny

    Yeah, but which mouse button do I use? Oh, never mind.