It's possibly network latency, as opposed to network busy. How far away (network-wise) are you from the system?
In any case, this is why I prefer software that doesn't force you to use X-based tools. Most of my systems are _very_ remote from me, and I can't stand the slowness. You might consider installing VNC. My understanding is that it isn't as bad as "normal X," what ever that means. Mark Post -----Original Message----- From: Linux on 390 Port [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robin Murray Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2004 12:26 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: rehat successfully inistalled is there any advice available on speeding up xwindows apps on the mainframe? i've tried starting gnome/nautilis to further configure my system, and it's pretty near impossible due to the sluggish windows. it takes 4-5 minutes for the basic desktop to show up. menu's take a minute to show up. mainframe cpu is only running 50% network card is running 1% pc is 95% idle i've tried a couple of shareware x-servers for my pc. same result. i can't think where the slowdown could be. i understand that X isn't the best thing for running on the mainframe, but i thought it would at least be somewhat useable to configure the system. Robin Murray Tel: (902) 453-7300 x4177 Cell: (902) 430-0637 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For LINUX-390 subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: INFO LINUX-390 or visit http://www.marist.edu/htbin/wlvindex?LINUX-390
