Problems with X11 Megathread

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The following are a list of common problems users have using programs that run using X11.

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X11 window does not open

Common Errors Associated

  • Error: Can't open display
  • java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: Could not initialize class sun.awt.X11.XToolkit (Java)

Common Resolutions

You can use programs like xeyes or xclock at different points in the login process to determine where a problem might be occurring as well.

  • Make sure you SSH to the cluster using the -XY flag. Eg ssh -XY username@cluster.hpcc.ucr.edu
  • Make sure your srun session uses the --x11 flag. Eg srun --x11 -c 4 --mem 4GB --pty bash -l