Re: X Windows for PC ..

From: Kenneth McGreevy <kgreevy ( ( at ) ) hpldas1.sid.hp.com>
Subject: Re: X Windows for PC ..
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 93 11:29:01 PST
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 >
 > hi,
 >    I know that this subject was discussed before in this forum, but i dont
 have
 >  any hardcopy information with me right now. We have a 486 machine and a
 IBM -R
 > S6000.  We have ethernet card on the PC also. We would like the PC to
 'talk' to
 >  the RS6000 in the X windows environment. I have few names of the
 commercial ve
 > ndors whose software could simulataneously run X, MS-DOs and MS windows
 applica
 > tions. Is there any other 'free' software available from ftp sources??? Any
 inp
 > ut on this subject is appreciated. Thanks in advance.
 We've had good experiences with Hummingbird Communications' EXCEED Ver 3.1
 underMS Windows 3.1 on PCs of 386/20 or better. All had 8 Megabytes of memory
 and
 fast IDE hard drives with circa 24 Megabyte permanent swap. You can cut and
 paste from the X-window to other MS Windows apps. I believe US$ list price is
 $ 385.-
 You'll almost certainly need a 1024 x 768 display.
 If your host software expects a 256 color display you will need a VGA
 card with 1 Megabyte of memory. A 17" or better display size is best.
 NOTE: The opinions are those of the submitter and do not constitute endorsement
 or support of any mentioned product by Hewlett Packard.
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