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From: geoff@tolerant.com (Geoffrey Leach)
Newsgroups: comp.unix.i386,comp.windows.x
Subject: Re: X on the 386
Message-ID: <1990Feb13.155330.5225@tolerant.com>
Date: 13 Feb 90 15:53:30 GMT
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From article <1990Feb12.180931.1093@aqdata.uucp>, by sullivan@aqdata.uucp (Michael T. Sullivan):
 
> I have some questions about running and developing X-windows on the 386.

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

ATT Open Look 2.0 beta suggested a minimum of 6.  I don't know what there
number for the final release will be.  Get lots.
> 
> Are Interactive's X packages stable?  I'd ask about SCO but their
> development package isn't available yet.

We run ISC's X without any problems.  No development on this platform, tho.
 
> Are there any alternatives to SCO and Interactive for X development/use
> on the 386?
> Are there any Open Look development packages available on the 386?

ATT Open Look 2.0.  Find an ATT distributor, if you can.  2.0 should hit
the streets any day now.
 
> Which type of mouse is better:  bus or serial?

Open Look supports both.  We like the but mouse, but it does grab an 
interrupt, so if you need lots of these, try serial.