cant run X11 apps

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Hi

Im running leopard 10.5.8 on a powerbook G4.
When i open terminal and run an X11 application - xclock or xeyes eg - nothing happens. The cursor blinks but nothing happens. Ive recently installed Xcode 3.1.4 if that is of any relevance.

Just wondering if there is something simple I have missed.
X11 is installed as the relevant directories are all there.

tia
 
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Have the apps been compiled for PowerPC processor or are they intel apps
 

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The cursor blinks but nothing happens.
Are you trying to run these from Terminal or an xterm prompt? In other words, have you managed to get X11 to run?
 
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update:

I went here

X112.6.1

and installed X11-2.6.1.dmg (Leopard)

X11 now works. x11.app has appeared in the utilities folder.

apparently

>>>>>>
Mac OS-X Updates (Leopard Only)

You will need to re-install this package after future OS, and Security Updates delivered through Apple's Software Update. Additionally, you should reinstall this package after installing XCode.
>>>>>>>

so installing xcode must have trashed x11.app

i can run xeyes and xclock etc
 

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