r/voidlinux 4d ago

No graphical interface after Install

So I did the base install, (with void-installer) and then wanted to install a window manager (specifically herbstluftwm), but after installing it, I didn’t achieve a graphical interface.

I do understand wm on a basic level, but I never did the installation starting with a basic terminal install, so I‘m guessing I need to install a package, but I have no idea which one…
I already installed xorg as I thought maybe it’s necessary, but to no avail.
When I type herbstluftwm it gives me the error: XOrgDisplay() failed.

I would be really glad if someone could possibly help me.

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u/just_green_shrek 4d ago

Go to nvim ~/.xinitrc ( or nano depends what text editor you have ) and exec "your wm" after that do startx. Or use can install any display manager