What is VcXsrv?
VcXsrv is an open-source display server for Windows that allows users to run Linux graphical applications on their Windows desktop. It works by providing an X Window System server environment that enables launching Linux apps with GUIs in Windows.
Some key features of VcXsrv include:
- Lightweight and fast X Window System server
- Supports running both Linux and Unix apps with GUIs on Windows
- Compatible with SSH and all major Linux distros like Ubuntu, Fedora, etc.
- Supports multiple monitors and high resolution displays
- Customizable through config files for advanced usage
- Actively developed and maintained on GitHub
By installing VcXsrv on Windows and setting the display environment variable, users can open Linux apps with GUIs seamlessly on Windows. It bridges the gap between the Windows desktop environment and Linux/Unix graphical apps. The open-source tool is free to use and has an active community behind continued development and support.