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From: cpcahil@virtech.uucp (Conor P. Cahill)
Newsgroups: comp.unix.i386,comp.windows.x
Subject: Re: X on the 386
Message-ID: <1990Feb13.042736.24039@virtech.uucp>
Date: 13 Feb 90 04:27:36 GMT
References: <1990Feb12.180931.1093@aqdata.uucp>
Reply-To: cpcahil@virtech.UUCP (Conor P. Cahill)
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In article <1990Feb12.180931.1093@aqdata.uucp> sullivan@aqdata.uucp (Michael T. Sullivan) writes:

I know you asked for email, but this is the kind of info that is best
discussed on the net, rather than behind the lines.

>How much memory should be loaded up to run X?

At least 8MB.  You can get X running with 4MB, but you get real mad when
the system swaps/pages in a program as you move the mouse pointer from
one window to another.

>Are Interactive's X packages stable? 

Yes.

>Are there any alternatives to SCO and Interactive for X development/use
>on the 386?

You could get the X server from Interactive and then port the X11r3 or X11r4
library stuff. 

>Are there any Open Look development packages available on the 386?

Not sure, but I believe lots of the open look stuff has been released on the
X11r4 tape.

>Which type of mouse is better:  bus or serial?

I prefer serial so I don't use up an extra slot.  And it can go on a multiport
card port.

>Any multiport serial board recommendations/warning?

Eqinox megaport (12 or 24 ports/card) is great.
Maxspeed card (8 ports/card) is pretty good
Bell Tech ICC aint worth the expence (if it is still available)



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