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From: rms@prep.ai.mit.edu (Richard M. Stallman)
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Subject: GNU Emacs and Sun windows
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Date: Fri, 21-Nov-86 14:44:19 EST
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I have received an interface from GNU Emacs to Sun Windows that will
probably be included in Emacs version 18 in a few weeks.  It provides
for mouse support.

However, if you are using a Sun, you should not use Sun windows.
You should use the free X window system.

1. Using free software in preference to comparable proprietary
software is an important way users can support the free software
movement.

2. X is available on many kinds of machines.  Thus, using it
does not lock you in to any one manufacturer.  X is standard
in 4.3bsd.

3. X is network-oriented; programs on other machines can
display on your screen as if they were local.

4. X is technically more versatile.  For example, it allows a program
to create multiple windows easily.

5. X is the window system that GNU will use.

6. GNU Emacs has a special interface to X windows thaht makes screen
updating much faster.  (It also provides mouse commands.)

X tapes are available from the MIT microcomputer center.