Very Computer

by **raj** » Sat, 04 Jan 1997 04:00:00

Hello,
I just installed Linux a few days ago on my PC. I heard about
X-Windows, which is apparently a GUI facelift for Linux, how big is it
and where can i find it for download (if available freely), also, a more
detailed description on exactly what it is would be appreciated.

tia,
Raj.

ps - please mail replies also.

by **Sid Boyc** » Sat, 04 Jan 1997 04:00:00

> Hello,
> I just installed Linux a few days ago on my PC. I heard about
> X-Windows, which is apparently a GUI facelift for Linux, how big is it
> and where can i find it for download (if available freely), also, a more
> detailed description on exactly what it is would be appreciated.

> tia,
> Raj.

> ps - please mail replies also.

Simply, it puts windows up on your screen, a window-manager is needed
as I wouldn't recommend using TWM that's included, there is xview-3.2
(openlook), fvwm and I use the 95-look fvwm2-95, you can find a
selection of these on sunsite.unc.edu/pub/Linux/X11/window-managers. The
XFree86 binaries and documentation is to be found at ftp.XFree86.org or
ftp.rge.com. size about 10 Meg to download.

-- -rw-rw-r-- 1 szb50 szb50 28631 Oct 29 14:43 RELNOTES
-rw-rw-r-- 1 szb50 szb50 1002615 Oct 29 14:39 X32SVGA.tgz
-rw-rw-r-- 1 szb50 szb50 710147 Oct 29 14:40 X32VG16.tgz
-rw-rw-r-- 1 szb50 szb50 2449489 Oct 29 13:25 X32bin.tgz
-rw-rw-r-- 1 szb50 szb50 3088 Nov 1 00:42 X32cfg.tgz
-rw-rw-r-- 1 szb50 szb50 293386 Oct 29 13:28 X32doc.tgz
-rw-rw-r-- 1 szb50 szb50 1625972 Nov 1 00:51 X32f100.tgz
-rw-rw-r-- 1 szb50 szb50 1610153 Nov 1 01:00 X32fnts.tgz
-rw-rw-r-- 1 szb50 szb50 1123511 Oct 29 13:54 X32fscl.tgz
-rw-rw-r-- 1 szb50 szb50 138908 Oct 29 13:55 X32fsrv.tgz
-rw-rw-r-- 1 szb50 szb50 235962 Oct 29 13:58 X32html.tgz
-rw-rw-r-- 1 szb50 szb50 323571 Oct 29 14:00 X32lib.tgz
-rw-rw-r-- 1 szb50 szb50 558461 Oct 29 14:04 X32man.tgz
-rw-rw-r-- 1 szb50 szb50 1298601 Oct 29 14:14 X32prog.tgz
-rw-rw-r-- 1 szb50 szb50 1108043 Oct 29 14:21 X32ps.tgz
-rw-rw-r-- 1 szb50 szb50 410694 Oct 29 14:30 X32set.tgz
-rw-rw-r-- 1 szb50 szb50 3181 Oct 29 14:43 postinst.sh
-rw-rw-r-- 1 szb50 szb50 3176 Oct 29 14:43 preinst.sh
Use the command xf86config and answer questions about your monitor and
video card, if problems, post to net, important ---don't get flustered,
it's new to you.
Regards

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by **Tim Krame** » Sat, 04 Jan 1997 04:00:00

You have one of a few options. 1) Install XFree86. It's somewhat of
a pain to install since you have to make the config file yourself, but
once you've got it working, you can definitely say that you've learned
a few things about your system. 2) Buy one of the two commercial
X-servers, Accelerated-X or Metro-X. The advantage is minimal
headaches in setup.

As to where to find it. If you used a CD to install Linux, it
should be on there too. For help in installing/configuring, check
comp.os.linux.answers for the HOWTO's or visit our website (see
the signature below).

> Hello,
> I just installed Linux a few days ago on my PC. I heard about
> X-Windows, which is apparently a GUI facelift for Linux, how big is it
> and where can i find it for download (if available freely), also, a more
> detailed description on exactly what it is would be appreciated.

> tia,
> Raj.

> ps - please mail replies also.

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