Date: Sat, 16 Dec 1995 17:48:19 +1030 (CST) From: Michael Smith <msmith@atrad.adelaide.edu.au> To: smp@csn.net (Steve Passe) Cc: msmith@atrad.adelaide.edu.au, questions@freefall.freebsd.org Subject: Re: Summary: Re: can I run XFree86 on FreeBSD 2.0.5 from a mounted Message-ID: <199512160718.RAA00135@genesis.atrad.adelaide.edu.au> In-Reply-To: <199512150709.AAA25657@clem.systemsix.com> from "Steve Passe" at Dec 15, 95 00:09:20 am
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Steve Passe stands accused of saying: > > > describe, xdm is highly desirable (for one it reduces login time and > > monitor stress). > > could you explain this in a little more detail? Sure; login time is reduced because the X server is already running (you also get the 'green' DPMS screensave functionality if your hardware supports it). Monitor stress is reduced due to less (or in most cases no) mode switching - depending on the monitor, mode switching can be a very stressful exercise. The xdm 'chooser' functionality is also very useful for a cluster of Xterminals that may connect to one or more hosts. > Steve Passe | powered by -- ]] Mike Smith, Software Engineer msmith@atrad.adelaide.edu.au [[ ]] Genesis Software genesis@atrad.adelaide.edu.au [[ ]] High-speed data acquisition and (GSM mobile) 041-122-496 [[ ]] realtime instrument control (ph/fax) +61-8-267-3039 [[ ]] "Who does BSD?" "We do Chucky, we do." [[
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