XFree86 is an X *Server*. There are others (www.metrolink.com,
www.xig.com).

WINE is an X client *application.* Just like any other app that runs on
your machine.

KDE is an X *desktop environment* including a window manager. X is only
useful if you're using a window manager.

> Shaggy Im-erbtham wrote:
> > Just more simple questions I can't find straight answers to
> > 2) XFree86, WINE, KDE are different "platforms" of X? You just pick and
> > install ONE and go on to install other applications? Suggestions of the
> > preferred X platform welcomed too.

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