X11 - help!

nickthedog · nickthedog #1 (**permalink**)

07-25-2007, 09:49 AM

Hey guys

i only got my macbook (lowest spec) last week, but im having a problem with X11 already. basically i downloaded Open Office a couple of days ago and it needs X11 to run, so i installed it from the Install disc which came with the comp. but now, whenever i open 'open office' or X11 on its own, there comes a black+white chequed background and the dock and the menu bar at the top disappear. while i can close the xterm box of x11, i cnt actually close x11, unless i force quit.

can ne1 help me?

cradom · cradom #2 (**permalink**)

07-25-2007, 10:07 AM

Sounds like it's trying to run full screen without a window manager. Do you have an .xinitrc file in your home folder? ( should be invisible)

nickthedog · nickthedog #3 (**permalink**)

07-25-2007, 10:26 AM

erm i dont think so, though my search seemed very crude. i used the find dialogue box from the finder, and searched for an invisible file, etc. but no is the answer i think. is this the problem?

knightlie · knightlie #4 (**permalink**)

07-25-2007, 11:51 AM

There's a Full Screen option in X11's preferences (if I remember correctly) - turn this off and restart it. That should do it.

nickthedog · nickthedog #5 (**permalink**)

07-25-2007, 01:40 PM

I can't access the preferences at all though, that's the problem. As soon as X11 is open, all i can do is force quit it, and i can't access the dock, desktop, or finder bar.

knightlie · knightlie #6 (**permalink**)

07-25-2007, 03:05 PM

It sounds like you have another problem then. I can't help much as I don't have X1 installed. Look up repairing permissions and try a tool like Onyx to run some maintenance.

nickthedog · nickthedog #7 (**permalink**)

07-25-2007, 03:20 PM

Scrap that, I've found the .xinitrc file, but I wonder if the quartz-wm doesn't exist/can't be found. I found it in /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc (but no . ?) I hope this helps someone help me!

nickthedog · nickthedog #8 (**permalink**)

07-25-2007, 03:44 PM

Ah don't worry it is now all sorted. Cheers anyway.

dtravis7 · dtravis7 #9 (**permalink**)

07-25-2007, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickthedog

Ah don't worry it is now all sorted. Cheers anyway.

How did you sort it out? It might help someone else.

cradom · cradom #10 (**permalink**)

07-25-2007, 07:37 PM

Do not delete the one in /etc. X11 will quit working if you do.
When you start X11, press command-shift-A..you will shift back to the Finder...the menubar should still say X11.
You can get to the preferences there.

MacHeadCase · MacHeadCase #11 (**permalink**)

07-26-2007, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickthedog

Ah don't worry it is now all sorted. Cheers anyway.

How was this issue resolved? Care to share the solution to help out others having the same problem?

cradom #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 14, 2004 Location: South-East Texas Posts: 1,816 Mac Specs: 21in Dual core 3 ghz iMac, 13in Macbook - Mountain Lion on both	07-25-2007, 10:07 AM Sounds like it's trying to run full screen without a window manager. Do you have an .xinitrc file in your home folder? ( should be invisible) Craig in Texas ---You did WHAT!? Close the Terminal and step away slowly.
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knightlie #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 22, 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,463 Mac Specs: Lenovo Z560 Hackintosh -:- '06 iMac -:- iPod Touch 2ndGen	07-25-2007, 11:51 AM There's a Full Screen option in X11's preferences (if I remember correctly) - turn this off and restart it. That should do it. [URL="http://beadia.net"]Beadia[/URL - Jewelry Business Management Software] I judge you when you use poor grammar.
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knightlie #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 22, 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,463 Mac Specs: Lenovo Z560 Hackintosh -:- '06 iMac -:- iPod Touch 2ndGen	07-25-2007, 03:05 PM It sounds like you have another problem then. I can't help much as I don't have X1 installed. Look up repairing permissions and try a tool like Onyx to run some maintenance. [URL="http://beadia.net"]Beadia[/URL - Jewelry Business Management Software] I judge you when you use poor grammar.
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cradom #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 14, 2004 Location: South-East Texas Posts: 1,816 Mac Specs: 21in Dual core 3 ghz iMac, 13in Macbook - Mountain Lion on both	07-25-2007, 07:37 PM Do not delete the one in /etc. X11 will quit working if you do. When you start X11, press command-shift-A..you will shift back to the Finder...the menubar should still say X11. You can get to the preferences there. Craig in Texas ---You did WHAT!? Close the Terminal and step away slowly.
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nickthedog #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 25, 2007 Posts: 5	07-25-2007, 09:49 AM Hey guys i only got my macbook (lowest spec) last week, but im having a problem with X11 already. basically i downloaded Open Office a couple of days ago and it needs X11 to run, so i installed it from the Install disc which came with the comp. but now, whenever i open 'open office' or X11 on its own, there comes a black+white chequed background and the dock and the menu bar at the top disappear. while i can close the xterm box of x11, i cnt actually close x11, unless i force quit. can ne1 help me?
	QUOTE Thanks

nickthedog #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 25, 2007 Posts: 5	07-25-2007, 01:40 PM I can't access the preferences at all though, that's the problem. As soon as X11 is open, all i can do is force quit it, and i can't access the dock, desktop, or finder bar.
	QUOTE Thanks

nickthedog #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 25, 2007 Posts: 5	07-25-2007, 03:20 PM Scrap that, I've found the .xinitrc file, but I wonder if the quartz-wm doesn't exist/can't be found. I found it in /etc/X11/xinit/xinitrc (but no . ?) I hope this helps someone help me!
	QUOTE Thanks

nickthedog #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 25, 2007 Posts: 5	07-25-2007, 03:44 PM Ah don't worry it is now all sorted. Cheers anyway.
	QUOTE Thanks

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