X on the 386
Conor P. Cahill
cpcahil at virtech.uucp
Tue Feb 13 15:27:36 AEST 1990
In article <1990Feb12.180931.1093 at aqdata.uucp> sullivan at 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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