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Subject: Re: XWindows W11 Release 4
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Date: 20 Sep 90 03:52:09 GMT
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In article <92180@srcsip.UUCP> engstrom@SRC.Honeywell.COM (Eric Engstrom) writes:
>> [stuff about how X is being done on the NeXT - deleted...]
>
>
>Sounds good, but I've got a question...
>
>While I use X (11 rel. 4) on Suns of various denominations (in definite
>preference to Sun-Tools), I wonder the use of X on a NeXT.  
>
>Admittedly, X has a large software "base", provides environment
>homogeneity among different machine types, and is free & well supported,
>but in terms of usability of the environment, I would still rather use
>NeXTStep on a NeXT.

While I agree the NeXTStep is a nice GUI, what I don't think you understand
is the flexibility of X window.  The "look" and behavior (window border,
gadgets, pop-up window, etc.) are all aspects of the X window _manager_,
which can be anything one desires (eg: twm, uwm, motif, openlook, etc.).
So I'm sure than someone could make a NeXTStepesque window manager to work
pretty much like it does now (although it would most likely be a bit slower).

The X window _server_ is what is common to all X window setups -- it's the
device that lets you communicate with X window clients (X window applications)
and other X window servers.  This brings up a very neat concept of X -- the
idea that all X terminals are "equivalent" such that you can open a window
on any other X terminal (as long as you have permission).  This is quite
handy when you want to show a window to someone remotely for their
pursal.  The flexibility and gererality of X makes it a Good Thing.

>Eric


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