Re: FVWM: "Pseudo" X display

From: Sean Kelly <kelly_at_fsl.noaa.gov>
Date: Thu, 14 Mar 1996 09:14:57 -0700

>>>>> "Ross" == Ross J Reedstrom <ross_at_repressor.pharmacy.wisc.edu> writes:

    Ross> Xnest is the more general solution, but under Linux, many
    Ross> people don't realize that you can start additional X
    Ross> sessions on other virtual consoles.

Linux isn't the only Unix-style OS with virtual consoles. There's
also FreeBSD, eSix, Interactive SVR4, and Solaris, to name a few. But
no other non-Intel based Unix that I know has it. Curious.

Anyone know what the deal is? Why haven't other vendors implemented
similar technology?

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Sean Kelly                          
NOAA Forecast Systems Laboratory    kelly_at_fsl.noaa.gov
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Received on Thu Mar 14 1996 - 10:14:57 GMT