Using X server without opening display

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Is there a way to connect to and use X server without calling XOpenDisplay? For example, is it possible to use X rendering capabilities to render to a bitmap? Does all interaction must start with XOpenDisplay?

State what you're trying to do. This question is vague at best. — Bojangles
– Bojangles, Commented Jun 6, 2012 at 17:56

ajax · Accepted Answer · 2012-08-29 01:58:41Z

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No, that's not possible. Asking an X server to do things for you necessarily requires talking to an X server.

You can create virtual X servers (connected to no video or input hardware, just rendering into memory) with the Xvfb X server.

answered Aug 29, 2012 at 1:58

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