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A must for non-iOS developers
I don't have a Mac, so can't develop for iOS. I've coded some things using Python under iSH, using Safari for the GUI, but not everything can be done well that way. This X server fills that gap. On iSH, `export DISPLAY=0.0.0.0:0` and you won't have to worry about the actual IP number. Run `tail -f /dev/location` in the background to keep iSH running while you switch to the Mocha screen, otherwise your windows won't appear.
There are some things that could probably be done better, such as allowing it to run on localhost for better security, but I'm happy with it the way it is. Get the 'lite' version and play with that first to get used to it before paying for the Pro version. The only difference I know of is that the lite version times out in 5 minutes, and the Pro version lasts at least an hour.Show lessjcomeauictx
It works…
Honestly, it’s hardly a replacement for an X11 client on a real computer, e.g. Xquartz on a Mac, or a real X11 environment on Linux. As an X11 environment, it’s pretty rudimentary, but setting up a client is straightforward. Starting a client is more than a little awkward on an iPad. The touch interface just isn’t natural, so using a Magic Keyboard is probably best. Then, getting the keyboard to work in an xterminal isn’t always intuitive, what with the non-obvious icons at the bottom of the screen.
However, as a stop-gap measure until you can get to a real computer, it does the job.Show lessA. W.
Can’t connect
I set up to connect to my linode Linux server but when I tap Start I get one line:
IP : 172.20.10.2 - traffic: 0
Spent $29 and doesn’t workrpgormley
Developer Response
You must start a client on the server. Mocha X11 can be configured to start remote clients. Another time , please try the lite free version, before making an order.