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From: moraes@csri.toronto.edu (Mark Moraes)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.sun
Subject: Re: AARRGGHH X11/NeWS AARRGGHH
Keywords: Software
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Date: 12 Dec 89 23:23:14 GMT
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It seems that while the X11/NeWS distribution is called FCS, Sun is not
distributing it widely. According to Sun Canada, when they gave us a talk
on OpenWindows, you need to fill out an application indicating why you
want the X11/NeWS (OpenWindows) product and you get to pay $350 only if
they feel you deserve it/can handle it. (One site on campus did ask for,
and get a copy of the OpenWindows tape, so we know it does exist) So, ask
your Sun sales rep.

Apparently this reduced distribution is because the product is still
evolving and being tuned. The talk was interesting -- compared to previous
such talks, they were quite frank. Quite a change to have them trying to
answer your questions about server size, performance, and robustness,
instead of handing out canned slides and hype.