On Fri, 2009-07-31 at 10:46 +0200, Anthony wrote: > Is there a way to run a Gtk+-based application without having it use an > actual X11 server? I know that there's a dummy/null-head X11 Driver [which is Xvfb] > The reason I ask is that I need to do some automated testing... using > WebKitGtk and it would be really convenient (maybe even faster?) to not > have it require an X11 server. Not sure about convenient or faster, but if you've got an Xvfb instance running your GTK apps will work "headless". That is often enough for most of the testing people need to do. Since I assume you know that, can you tell us what about your requirements is unusual such that a virtual X server won't cut it? AfC Sydney -- Andrew Frederick Cowie Operational Dynamics is an operations and engineering consultancy focusing on IT strategy, organizational architecture, systems review, and effective procedures for change management: enabling successful deployment of mission critical information technology in enterprises, worldwide. http://www.operationaldynamics.com/ Sydney New York Toronto London
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