Kinda but not really. X is the standard client-server arch with the exception that it does everything backwards.
In X, the server is the display. It runs on the local PC and manages the workspace. Keeps track of the keyboard and mouse and keeps the framebuffer (video card) up to date. The client is any application writing to the server. The trick with X is that it communicates via standard TCP/IP, so it's possible to have a client (application) write to (display) on a non-local server. This would be an example of what would transpire: Mac running telnet and X server is 10.0.0.2 UNIX box with apps you need to run is 10.0.0.1. Mac opens telnet session to UNIX box. At shell, types: setenv HOST=10.0.0.2 Then, you can run any X application like xemacs like so: xemacs &. The & causes the application to run in daemon mode and not hog the telnet window. Xemacs now pops up on your Mac inside the X server. Neato! There are other methods of establishing an X session, but they go way beyond the scope of this mailing list. :) Hope this helps! > So eXodus is a Mac X window client for X running on a > unix/linux box? Sorta like Citrix Winframe "runs" > Windows apps on all sorts of platforms but the server > is Windows NT/2000/2003. -- Vintage Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
