Comment X Windows and Masochism involved thereof (Score 1) 134
Interesting that Matt Mitche choose to forego installation of XWin - not that I blame him. Based on my own experience as a wee U*IX groupie (several years ago; hasn't improved), configuring should only be attempted in the company of the extraordinarily patient, or the incredibly wise. Preferably both.
Obligatory Link: Neal Stephenson has made some insightful comments on the subject of GUI's in one of his latest Essay.
Unconfirmed Memory: There is some project in the works to solve a lot of the problems involved with XWin. If anyone has more info, pls post!
Obligatory Link: Neal Stephenson has made some insightful comments on the subject of GUI's in one of his latest Essay.
Unconfirmed Memory: There is some project in the works to solve a lot of the problems involved with XWin. If anyone has more info, pls post!
