Because different computer systems have different ways of starting X and Motif, you should consult with your system administrator to learn how to get started. Usually, X and mwm are started from a shell script that executes automatically when you log in. You may, however, find that you need to start X or mwm or both.
If you log in and find that your display is functioning as a single terminal, with no windows displayed, you can start X by issuing the following command:
+--------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ |% xinit | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
If this command does not start X, check with your system administrator to ensure that the X11 directory containing executable programs is in your search path. The appropriate path may differ from one system to another.
If you log in and find one or more windows without frames, you can start mwm with the following command:
+--------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ |% mwm & | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------------+
Before entering this command, make sure that the pointer rests within a window that has a system prompt.