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From: Daniel Baker <dbaker@cocoa.ops.neosoft.com>
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To: Krzysztof Cegielski <CEG@merc.pb.bielsko.pl>
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On Thu, 21 Mar 1996, Krzysztof Cegielski wrote:

> Hi!
> 
> I'm new X-Windows user and i have few questions:
> 
>   - How change view of X-Windows windows (borders, colors, etc.) ?
Uhh, I believe that's in your .xsession or .Xdefaults

>   - Is something like Desktop in Windows 95 or OS/2 in X-Windows 
> with icons, documents, and folders on it ?
I believe there's a port/package you can install that has a file
manager or something.

>   - Is it possible to put picture on desktop' background ?
I'm not sure about other programs or commands, but the 'xv' port
can do it.

>   - Where can I find some books about X-Windows ? (f.e. User Guide or 
> something like this)

I think there's a Teach Yourrself... XWINDOWS book.

>   - At instalation time there was prepared a 'xconfig' file.
>         What is in this file ?
>         Where it is ?
>         How to make some changes in it ?
> 
Your configurations for monitor, video card, etc.

Probably in your homedir, /etc, or /usr/X11R6/lib

> Please Help !!!
:-)

Daniel

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