Apple X11 1.1.2 [Update 2006] (#2): Problems launching OpenOffice, fix

Some users have reported issues launching a few X11 applications -- particularly OpenOffice on Intel-Based Macs -- after installing Apple's X11 1.1.2.

MacFixIt reader Steven Luscher writes:

"The new X11 update from Apple appears to break OpenOffice. It refuses to launch on my Intel iMac since the X11 update."

All PowerPC-based Mac users we've received reports from indicate no problems with OpenOffice after applying the updated version of X11.

UPDATE: Shaun McDonald of the Mac Port Team at OpenOffice.org tells us that this issue is caused by the presence of Vera fonts that Apple supplied with the X11 1.1.2 update. The fix is as follows:

1. Log in as an Administrator (if you haven't already), an Administrator account is created by default when you install Mac OS X or setup your computer for the first time.
2. Launch the Terminal (located in Applications/Utilities)
3. Copy and paste the following command into the Terminal window: sudo mkdir -p /usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/TTF.bad and press Return.
4. You will be asked for your password for the current account.
5. Copy and paste the following command into the same Terminal window as above (all on one line): sudo mv /usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/TTF/Vera*.ttf /usr/X11R6/lib/X11/fonts/TTF.bad
6. You should now be able to start OpenOffice.

If you are experiencing similar issues, please let us know.

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• Apple X11 1.1.2 (Update 2006) released

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