To install X11 on macOS, download and install the XQuartz Application from: www.xquartz.org. Another method for accessing graphical programs remotely from our Linux compute servers is FastX. This program allows you to run a full remote desktop which can be disconnected and reconnected while graphical applications continue to run.

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What is X11 Forwarding?

X11 Forwarding is what gives you the ability to run GUIs from a server on your own local machine (neat, huh?). For example, you can run Emacs from homework.eecs.tufts.edu from the comfort of your dorm.

1. How To Install Run XQuartz X11 Applications On Mac OS X 10 10 Yosemite Or Later.Here is the link to download Xquartz (which is also X11): http://xquartz.maco.
2. At the time this post was written the release of XQuartz was version 2.7.11. It will work on Mac OS X Snow Leopard (version 10.6.x) or later, up to and including OS X Mountain Lion (version 10.8.x). Download XQuartz using the following link: XQuartz v2.7.11 (ca. 75.9 MB) The latest release of XQuartz, however, is version 2.8.1.

How do I use X11?

Simple! All operating systems have a quick process to setup X11 Forwarding. Please see below for specific instructions based on operating system.

X11 Forwarding in Linux/Mac OS X

– For Macs, your best option is to download xQuartz from xQuartz.org. This is free software which will allow you to forward X11 on a Mac.

• Download the xQuartz DMG, open it, and follow the installation instructions.
• Run xQuartz from the Applications folder.

– For Linux, depending on your distribution, there may be no pre-requisites.

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Connecting With X11 through SSH

• Connect to your favorite EECS server using ssh, but remember to tell it to forward X by adding the “-X” parameter.
  • Example: ssh –X [username]@homework.eecs.tufts.edu
• To test to make sure X11 is working properly, run “xeyes” and a simple GUI should appear on the screen.
• That’s it! Any other application (Emacs, Matlab, etc) that you’d like to run the GUI for, simply start the program and a window will appear.

X11 Forwarding in Windows with MobaXterm

1. We recommend using MobaXterm for all your Windows X11 Forwarding needs.
2. Simply download the installer, or run the portable edition, onto your computer.
3. Follow all setup defaults for the installation.
4. Run MobaXterm and use the Start local terminal button to begin a session.
5. SSH to an EECS server as you normally would, but be sure to specify the -Y option. For Example:
   • ssh -Y [username]@[servername].eecs.tufts.edu
6. You’re now good to run GUI-based applications over ssh!

X11 Forwarding in Windows with PUTTY/Xming

1. Xming is a lightweight and reliable X11 forwarding utility that can be used in conjuncture with Putty.
2. Launch Xming: A small program will appear in the taskbar; keep this running for the duration of the session.
3. Launch PuTTy, an SSH (Secure SHell) client: Start->Programs->PuTTy->PuTTy.
4. In the left-hand menu, expand “SSH”, open the “X11” menu, and check “Enable X11 Forwarding.” Do not forget this step!
   
5. Go back to the “Session” menu, and under “Host Name” type yourusername@linux.cs.tufts.edu, then press Open.
   
6. If a security alert pops up, press yes, then type your password into the open shell.
   
7. You’re in Linux! Everything, such as “emacs myfile &”, will work just like a Linux lab machine.
   If you want to ssh to another server during your session but want to keep X11 forwarding enabled, you must use the command “ssh -Y servername”.

X11 Forwarding in Windows with Cygwin/X

There are some cases in which Putty simply does not have enough functionality, and a more robust SSH/X11 client is necessary. In these cases, Windows users are best off using Cygwin. While Cygwin is extremely powerful and versatile, it can be a little overwhelming or confusing to setup and use your first time. The steps below will walk you through installing and running X11 Forwarding with Cygwin.

1. Go to www.cygwin.com and download the latest version.
   
2. Run the setup.exe that you downloaded.
   
3. Select “Install From Internet” as your download source.
   
4. Leave the ‘Root Directory’ as default.
   
5. Choose where you want your package files installed.
   
6. Leave “Use System Proxy Settings” selected.
7. Select any Download site, though the top one will be fine.
8. Leave the default packages selected and change the View to Full.
9. Use the Search box to search for openssh.
10. Left-Click openssh: The OpenSSH server and client programs to set it to install the latest version. You can see that the New column has changed from Skip to the current version.
    
11. Use the search box once again to search for xinit.
12. Left-Click xinit: X Org X server launcher so that it switches from Skip to the current version.
    
13. Press next to Continue and review.
14. Note towards the bottom all the xorg packages which will also be installed. These are all necessary.
    
15. Press Next to install everything (this may take a few minutes).
16. Once installed, Open Cygwin to be presented with a terminal window.
    
17. Run startx to open a new X11-enabled terminal window.
    
18. In the new window, connect to the computer you would like to by using ssh -Y [username]@[hostname] – The “-Y” is required.
19. Once connected, you’ll be able to run any X-based gui applications in your Cygwin window.

This tutorial explains how to install XQuartz application on Apple Mac. This application is required by Wine application which allows to run Embird (native Windows application) on Apple Mac computer.

Note: Please note, that applications XQuartz and Wine for Apple Mac are not developed nor supported by Embird team. Also, because Embird is natively Windows application, it is not quaranteed that all portions of program run smoothly in Wine on Apple Mac.

1 - Download XQuartz 2.7.7 (exactly this version) from https://www.xquartz.org/releases/XQuartz-2.7.7.html (Picture No. 1).

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2 - Select 'Downloads > XQuartz-2.7.7.dmg' (Picture No. 2).

2. Select 'Downloads > XQuartz-2.7.7.dmg'

3 - Wait for a while (Picture No. 3).

3. Wait for a while

4 - Double-click XQuartz.pkg to start installation of XQuartz (Picture No. 4).

4. Double-click XQuartz.pkg

5 - Read Introduction, then select 'Continue' button (Picture No. 5).

5. Read 'Introduction', then select 'Continue' button

6 - Read Important Information, then select 'Continue' button (Picture No. 6).

6. Read 'Important Information', then select 'Continue' button

7 - Read Software License Agreement, then select 'Continue' button (Picture No. 7).

7. Read 'Software License Agreement', then select 'Continue' button

8 - Select 'Agree' if you agree with license agreement (Picture No. 8).

8. Select 'Agree' to continue

9 - Select 'Install' button to start intallation (Picture No. 9).

9. Select 'Install' button

10 - Enter your password to 'Installer' to continue with installation (Picture No. 10).

10. Enter your password to 'Installer'

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11 - Wait until installation of XQuartz application is finished (Picture No. 11).

11. Wait until installation is finished

12 - Select 'Close' button to close installation dialog box (Picture No. 12).

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12. Select 'Close' button