Date: Wed, 18 Jun 1997 14:10:41 -0700 (PDT) From: "E. Mayorga"Subject: X virtual frame buffer and -unmapped To: Ferret User's Group I want to create GIF images in batch processes, when no X session is on. ferret -unmapped has worked well when an X session is on, but that restriction leads to other complications. I understand I need to install the X virtual frame buffer, which is supposed to be a standard component of X11. I've asked 3 system managers, and none of them have dealt with Xvfb before (I found some relevant links on the web). I use Solaris 2.5 on a SPARC 10. Has anyone installed the Xvfb before? Where do I get it? Once installed (any hints on how to do that?), how do I use it -- that is, does someone have an example of the sequence of commands you would need to send a ferret -unmapped [journal file] command to the Xvfb?
Xvfb is a useful utility for Ferret because it allows graphic output without having an Xserver running.
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