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From: dfh@bnrunix.UUCP (David F. Hinnant)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.hp
Subject: Re: X-windows terminals on HP-UX?
Summary: X window terminals on HP-UX -- works OK with XDS 640
Message-ID: <106@bnrunix.UUCP>
Date: 4 Feb 89 15:10:02 GMT
References: <830027@bgphp1.UUCP>
Organization: BNR Inc., RTP, NC
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In article <830027@bgphp1.UUCP>, rclark@bgphp1.UUCP (Roger N. Clark) writes:
> Does anyone have experience with an X-windows terminal on HP-UX
> series 300 or 800? 
> Roger N. Clark
> ..!bgphp1!rclark

We have three Visual Technology XDS 640 "X Window Terminals" (Visual
Technology calls them X Display Stations; hence XDS).  They communicate
with A HP 318M, a Sun-3 and a Sun-4.  We use HP's X Window on the 318M
which is X11r2.  We use the MIT X11r3 distribution on the Suns.  The
XDS's work just fine on all machines.  Overall, we are VERY pleased with
the XDS's as INTERIM solutions to providing a workstation-per-user in
our environment.  The 14" screen is just tooooooo small to really be
useful for heavy 8-12 hour a day use.  I'm waiting for 16, 17, or 19"
screens and color.  If this happens in 1989 (it kinda already has), we
may reconsider our workstation-per-user approach and provide X Window
displays only, talking to bigger machines like a 800 series box.  There
are at least four X window terminal vendors you can consider.  Some
offer color and 16" screens, but I have no experience with them. 
Personally, I'm waiting for Visual Technology.  They are more
established in the terminal market than the other vendors and we're
looking for someone to be around for the long haul.

David Hinnant,  BNR Inc.  (919) 991-8299  mcnc!rti!bnrunix!dfh