startx:tldr:ba7fb

startx: Override the settings in the `.xinitrc` file and start a new X session.

startx

$ startx /${path-to-window_manager_or_desktop_environment}

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The command "startx" is used to initiate a graphical user interface (GUI) session on a Unix-like operating system. It typically starts an X Window System server and launches a window manager or desktop environment. The "/${path-to-window_manager_or_desktop_environment}" portion is a placeholder that needs to be replaced with the actual file path or command to start the desired window manager or desktop environment. This is where you specify the specific graphical environment you want to use. For example, if you wanted to start the Xfce desktop environment, the command might look like: startx /usr/bin/xfce4-session Here, "/usr/bin/xfce4-session" is the path to the Xfce session manager binary that will launch the Xfce desktop environment. Overall, the command "startx /${path-to-window_manager_or_desktop_environment}" ensures that the X server is started and then launches the specified window manager or desktop environment to provide a graphical interface for the user.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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