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From: KONRAD@UCBCMSA.BITNET
Newsgroups: comp.windows.x
Subject: What is PEX?
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Date: 1 Aug 90 16:38:00 GMT
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> From: bu.edu!ics!xug@bloom-beacon.mit.edu  (X User's Group)
> Subject: Frequently Asked Questions about X with Answers [long monthly
posting]
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> Subject: 27)* What is PEX?
>
>  The PHiGS Extension to X is a proposed X Consortium standard awaiting
> proof of concept. Sun Microsystems is currently contracted to develop a freely
> redistributable (copyright similar to the current X copyright) sample
> implementation.  The current schedule calls for this implementation to be
> publicly available in early 1991. Several vendors are currently selling
> independently-developed PEX servers for their workstations.
> [7/90]
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But, what *is* PEX?   What is PHiGS?   Where can one read more about it?