SGI licencing of X windows

Mark Callow msc at ramoth.SGI.COM
Sat May 6 06:57:03 AEST 1989


In article <8905021012.aa14083 at SMOKE.BRL.MIL>, SERRER at SYSLAB.NRC.CA (Martin Serrer - Systems Manager) writes:
>   We have a cluster of 16 VAXstations (running VMS and DECWindows) could we run
> remote DECWindows type applications on our IRIS 4D50/GT using SGI's X-windows?
>   Would it use the 4DDN network software as the transmission protocol or would
> we need TCP/IP for the VAXen?
>   Any info would be greatly appreciated.

We support the standard X protocol.  If DECWindows uses standard X protocol
you should be in good shape.

You will need TCP/IP for your vaxen.
--
	-Mark



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