Fixing XQuartz Issues on macOS

Are you experiencing issues with XQuartz not working properly after upgrading to OS X 10.9? This article is here to help you troubleshoot and resolve the problem.

As you may know, Apple no longer installs the X11.app by default starting from OS X Mountain Lion. This means that any X11 applications, including Inkscape, will require an alternative X Server to function properly. One such solution is XQuartz.

The Issue

After upgrading to OS X 10.9, you may find that Inkscape and other X11 apps are no longer working as expected. The issue seems to be related to the lack of a default X Server installation on your system.

Workaround

Fortunately, there is a simple workaround to resolve this issue. Here's what you need to do:

1. Install XQuartz from 'xquartz.macosforge.org'(http://xquartz.macosforge.org).

2. Launch XQuartz and go to `Applications > Utilities` to locate the app.

3. When prompted for 'Where is X11?', click on `Browse` and select the path `/Applications/Utilities/XQuartz.app` (or simply `/Applications/Utilities/XQuartz` if you installed it in the default location).

4. Install Inkscape (if you haven't already) from 'inkscape.org'(http://inkscape.org).

Additional Tips

If XQuartz starts up when launching Inkscape, but the app doesn't launch properly, try quitting both apps and then relaunching Inkscape once more. This should ensure that XQuartz is launched correctly.

It's also worth noting that this solution was tested to work with the default installation of OS X 10.9 and Inkscape 0.48.2. A full explanation of the issue can be found in the Apple knowledge base article 'here'(http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5678).

By following these simple steps, you should be able to resolve any issues with XQuartz not working properly on your system after upgrading to OS X 10.9. Remember to always keep your system and apps up-to-date to ensure optimal performance.

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